The respiratory therapist notices the mechanically ventilated patient's work of breathing is increased due to the resistance caused by the artificial airway.This problem can be reduced using _______________

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Automatic Tube Compensation (ATC)is a feature offered on many modern critical care ventilators.When it is employed the clinician inputs the size of endotracheal tube into the ventilator and the ventilator automatically adjusts support to help alleviate the resistance imposed by the artificial airway.Low levels of pressure support and/or Automatic Tube Compensation features are thought to help alleviate the imposed work of breathing of the ventilator circuit and endotracheal tube.

The Respiratory Therapist Notices the Mechanically Ventilated Patient's Work of Breathing