What factor primarily determines the effect of positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) on the cardiac output?

a. Peak airway pressure
b. Mean pleural pressure
c. CO2
d. Expiratory time

ANS: B
More specifically, the decrease in left ventricular output corresponded to the increase in pleural pressure that occurred with PPV.

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