Which of the following pathophysiologic conditions can increase both the peak inspiratory pres-sure and the Pplateau of a ventilated patient?
a. Asthma c. Kyphoscoliosis
b. Atelectasis d. Pulmonary intersti-tial fibrosis
ANS: A
An asthma exacerbation causes bronchospasm, which increases Raw, thereby triggering an in-crease in peak inspiratory pressure without an increase in Pplateau.
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