06-15-2010, 12:37 PM
A patient with advanced adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Has suufered a pneumothorax after being exposed to 10 cm H2O positive-end-
Expiratory pressure(PEEP). Which of the following modes of mechanical ventilation would
Be best?
A. Assist/control mode of ventilation
B. Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
C. Pressure control ventilation
D. Pressure “support ventilation
E. Continuous positive airway pressure.
Has suufered a pneumothorax after being exposed to 10 cm H2O positive-end-
Expiratory pressure(PEEP). Which of the following modes of mechanical ventilation would
Be best?
A. Assist/control mode of ventilation
B. Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
C. Pressure control ventilation
D. Pressure “support ventilation
E. Continuous positive airway pressure.