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Tracheostomy reduces dead space by ?

A
By-passing upper airway
B
Increasing V/Q ratio
C
Reducing airflow resistance
D
By all of the above mechanisms
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is'a'i.e., By-passing upper airway (Ref: Morgan 4tu/e p. 553) Impoant effects of tracheostomy on respiratory physiologyTracheostomy decreases dead space as upper airways and nasal cavity are bypassed.Tracheostomy decreases ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) ratio.Tracheostomy reduces the airflow resistance.

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