The flow waveform pattern that will decrease peak pressure but at the same time may increase mean airway pressure is which of the following?

a. Sine
b. Rectangular
c. Ascending ramp
d. Descending ramp


ANS: D
In situations where plateau pressure (PPlateau) is critical, changing to a descending ramp in order to reduce peak pressures may increase the mean airway pressure.

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