What are some physiological advantages of volume-assured pressure-supported ventilation? 1. Improved patient-ventilator synchrony 2. Increased pressure-time product 3. Decreased work of breathing
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: B
Physiological effects of volume-assured pressure-supported ventilation include improved pa-tient-ventilator synchrony and reduced pressure-time product, which is an indicator of decreased work of breathing.
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