Early studies involving ____ showed that adequate ventilation occurred even when tidal volumes far below deadspace were used.

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High-frequency ventilation (HFV) is characterized by the use of very small tidal volumes, often less than anatomical dead space, yet it can still provide adequate gas exchange. This is due to the unique mechanisms of gas transport used in HFV, such as direct alveolar ventilation and diffusion.

Early Studies Involving ____ Showed That Adequate Ventilation Occurred Even