Which of the following condition must exist to cause the interventricular septum to move to the left during positive pressure ventilation?
a. Volume overload
b. Cardiac tamponade
c. Mean airway pressure >15 cm H2O
d. Decreased coronary artery perfusion
ANS: C
Dilation of the RV can force the interventricular septum to move to the left. This phenomenon usually occurs when a high pressure (>15 cm H2O) is used and the patient is volume depleted.
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