Multiple Choice
What happens to anatomical dead space if a patient is mechanically ventilated through a tracheostomy tube?
A) It is reduced.
B) It is increased.
C) It is unchanged if the cuff is inflated.
D) It is unchanged if fenestration has been done.
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