The respiratory therapist observes the volume-time curve shown in the figure. What action should the respiratory therapist take at this time?
a. Add extrinsic positive -end-expiratory pressure (PEEPE).
b. Look for a system leak.
c. Switch to flow triggering.
d. Detach the ventilator and manually resus-citate.
ANS: D
The volume-time curve shows a leak in the system. Before beginning to troubleshoot to and find the location of the leak, the patient should be taken off the ventilator circuit and mechanically ventilated.
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