In what clinical condition has pressure-controlled ventilation with a prolonged inspiratory time been shown to be helpful?

a. ARDS/acute lung injury
b. Pulmonary embolism
c. Bilateral pneumonia
d. Severe pulmonary fibrosis

ANS: A
Pressure-control ventilation with prolonged inspiratory time has been associated with improve-ment in PaO2 in patients with acute lung injury/ARDS.

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