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Anaesthesia General 2b305d23

Positive end-expiratory pressure causes increase in which respiratory parameter ?

A
Lung compliance
B
FRC
C
Tidal volume
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All of the abovePositive airway pressure therapy means providing positive pressure during breathing. It may be :-1. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)PEEP is the positive pressure is applied at the end of respiration during mechanical ventilation.2. Pulmonary effects of PEEP and CPAPPositive pressure in PEEP & CPAP results in : -Re-expansion (recruitment) and stabilization of paially collapsed lung which causes : -Increased FRC, tidal volume & lung compliance. Connection of ventilation/pe{usioa abnormalities - Improved oxygenation.

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