Multiple Choice
An increase in airway resistance during pressure ventilation will result in which of the following?
A) Plateau pressure (Pplateau) will increase.
B) Volume curve will resemble an igloo.
C) Inspiration will end prior to flow tapering to zero.
D) Pressure curve will become concave on inspiration.
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