Multiple Choice
A decrease of the peak inspiratory pressure-plateau pressure (PIP-Pplat) gradient implies that the
A) airflow resistance has increased.
B) airflow resistance has decreased.
C) total compliance has increased.
D) total compliance has decreased.
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