The variable that allows for an unimpeded expiratory gas flow is which of the following?

a. Tlow
b. Thigh
c. Plow
d. Phigh

ANS: C
Some practitioners recommend initially setting Plow at 0 cm H2O; this setting allows an unimped-ed expiratory gas flow and a rapid drop in pressure.

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