Biotrauma is caused directly by which of the following?
a. High oxygen levels
b. Overdistention of alveoli
c. Long expiratory times
d. Fast respiratory rates
ANS: B
High distending volumes result in overdistention of the alveoli, leading to the release of inflam-matory mediators from the lungs, which can result in multiorgan failure. The release of these in-flammatory mediators is called biotrauma.
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