Multiple Choice
A VAI patient with a TT is having a trial of cuff deflation to allow for speech.The patient's voice is "weak," and he can speak only two or three words with each exhalation.The respiratory therapist could adjust which ventilator settings to improve the patient's speech?
1) Expiratory time
2) Inspiratory time
3) Volume
4) PEEP
A) 1 and 3
B) 2 and 4
C) 1 and 4
D) 2 and 3
Correct Answer:
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