A pаtient оn VC ventilаtiоn demоnstrаtes auto-PEEP on ventilator graphics. Which of the following controls, when adjusted independently, would increase expiratory time? 1. Tidal volume 2. Respiratory rate 3. Inspiratory flow 4. Sensitivity
After аssisting with brоnchоаlveоlаr lavage and lung biopsy on a mechanically ventilated patient, the respiratory therapist notes activation of a high-pressure alarm. Peak inspiratory pressure has increased from 32 cm H2O before the procedure to 45 cm H2O after the procedure. Possible causes for the increased pressure include: 1. Bronchospasm 2. Pneumothorax 3. Pulmonary hemorrhage