At what point in the ventilatory cycle is auto-PEEP measured on a Dräger EvitaXL?

a. Peak inspiration c. Mid-expiration
b. Inspiratory pause d. Expiratory hold

ANS: D
The level of auto-PEEP is displayed during an expiratory hold.

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a. viruses. b. gram-negative bacteria. c. protozoa. d. fungi.

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