Decreased lung compliance during pressure-limited ventilation would cause which of the follow-ing?
a. Increased flow rates c. Decreased volume delivery
b. Increased pressure delivery d. Decreased inspira-tory pressures
ANS: C
During pressure-targeted ventilation, volume delivery varies with the set inspiratory time and the patient's lung characteristics. When the patient's lung compliance is decreased, the lungs are stiff, and less volume is delivered for the same amount of pressure.
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