Strategies to reduce auto-PEEP in mechanically ventilated patients with obstructive lung disease include all of the following except which one?

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Using high respiratory rates (greater than 25/min) is not a recommended strategy to reduce auto-PEEP in mechanically ventilated patients with obstructive lung disease. This is because higher respiratory rates can increase air trapping and hyperinflation, which can worsen auto-PEEP. Instead, the other three options (using high inspiratory flows, applying extrinsic PEEP, and using low V_T values) can help reduce auto-PEEP in these patients.

Strategies to Reduce Auto-PEEP in Mechanically Ventilated Patients with Obstructive