A patient is being mechanically ventilated via an ICU ventilator for positive-pressure noninvasive ventilation with a full face mask. The therapist notices that the patient is having considerable difficulty cycling the machine. Which of the conditions is the likely problem in this situation?
A. The preset tidal volume is too low.
B. A leak may have developed in the system.
C. The backup respiratory rate is set too low.
D. The cuff on the ETT is not creating an adequate seal.
ANS: B
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