The graphic shown below depicts a pressure-time scalar indicating the mechanical loads during a ventilator-controlled breath. Which of the following components of pressure time products is represented by label "d"?
A. auto-PEEP
B. chest wall compliance
C. lung compliance
D. airway resistance
?ANS: A
A. Correct response: Auto-PEEP is represented by label "d."
B. Incorrect response: Chest wall compliance is labeled "c."
C. Incorrect response: Lung compliance is depicted as label "b."
D. Incorrect response: Airway resistance is shown as label "a."
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