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khang

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on: Jul 16, 2018
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

Question 2

Which of the following modes of ventilatory support combines the advantages of pres-sure-controlled and volume-controlled ventilation?
 
  a. Volume-assured pressure-supported venti-lation
  b. Pressure-supported ventilation
  c. Bilevel positive airway pressure
  d. Airway pressure-release ventilation


mfedorka

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Pressure-supported ventilation with a volume guarantee is the goal of volume-assured pres-sure-supported ventilation.


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