Multiple Choice
When changing the control variable from volume control (VC) to pressure control (PC) ,the initial inspiratory pressure should be set based on which of the following methods?
A) Body surface area multiplied by 4
B) Plateau pressure measurement taken during VC ventilation
C) Maximum peak inspiratory pressure during VC ventilation
D) Maximum peak inspiratory pressure minus plateau pressure during VC ventilation
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