Occlusion of the expiratory valve of the ventilator at the end of a tidal inspiration enables measurement of which of the following?
A) Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ
B) Peak airway pressure
C) Maximum inspiratory pressure
D) Maximum expiratory pressure

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Pₚₗₐₜₑₐᵤ is measured during mechanical ventilation by temporarily occluding the expiratory valve of the ventilator at the end of a tidal inspiration and noting the new pressure level.

Occlusion of the Expiratory Valve of the Ventilator at the End