Which of the following modes of ventilatory support is used to help decrease airway and alveolar pressures?

a. Pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation
b. Pressure-controlled intermittent mandato-ry ventilation
c. Volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation
d. Volume-assured pressure-supported venti-lation


ANS: A
Pressure-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation may be used to reduce airway and alveolar pressures in any ventilated patient.

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