Multiple Choice
A physician has selected a pressure support protocol to wean a patient off ventilatory support. Which of the following pressure levels would you recommend to begin the weaning process?
A) Pressure sufficient to obtain a VT of 3 to 5 ml/kg of predicted body weight (PBW)
B) Pressure sufficient to overcome the imposed workload
C) Pressure sufficient to obtain a VT of 4 to 8 ml/kg PBW
D) Pressure equal to 30% of the volume-cycled peak inspiratory pressure
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