How should tidal volume be adjusted when an airplane takes off and ascends to a higher altitude and during landing?
What will be an ideal response?
For users of non-pressure compensated ventilator while traveling by air, the set tidal volume should be decreased during ascent to prevent hyperinflation. To compensate for loss of volume, the set tidal volume should be increased during descent.
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