The mode that causes the greatest reduction in cardiac output during ventilation is which of the following?
a. CPAP
b. IMV
c. IMV with PEEP
d. VC-CMV with PEEP
ANS: D
VC-CMV with PEEP causes the highest mean airway pressure; this results in the greatest reduc-tion in venous return and thus cardiac output.
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