Slow flow rates will cause which of the following to occur?
a. Poor gas exchange
b. Increase peak pressures
c. Shorten expiratory time
d. Decrease mean airway pressure
ANS: C
Slower flows may reduce peak pressures, improve gas distribution, and increase at the expense of increasing inspiratory time (TI). Unfortunately, shorter expiratory time (TE) can lead to air trap-ping, while using a longer TI may cause cardiovascular side effects.
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