Why would high-frequency ventilation be effective in a patient with a large bronchopulmonary fistula and its associated air leak into a chest tube?
A) High-frequency ventilation provides lower mean airway pressure.
B) High-frequency ventilation provides lower intrathoracic pressures.
C) High-frequency ventilation provides minimal cardiac side effects from positive pressure.
D) High-frequency ventilation improves in gas exchange.
Question 2
Which of the following indicate a decrease in compliance?
A) increased chest wall excursion
B) increased monitored tidal volume
C) increased slope of the pressure-volume loop
D) increased auscultated crackles
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