What changes result when stress fractures of the capillary endothelium and basement membranes develop during mechanical ventilation?
a. Fluid leakage into alveolar spaces
b. Bronchospasm
c. Pulmonary embolism
d. TTN
A
Fluid leakage into alveolar spaces will occur if overinflation of the lungs causes stress fractures of the capillary endothelium and basement membranes.
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