Which method of weaning may be useful to minimize auto-PEEP?
a. Intermittent mandatory ventilation
b. Intermittent mandatory ventilation
c. Continuous positive airway pressure
d. T-piece
ANS: C
Low levels of CPAP may be useful in maintaining lung volumes and overcoming intrinsic PEEP, if present.
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