To describe what happens during the expiratory phase of mechanical ventilation, you must know the value of which variable?

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During the expiratory phase of mechanical ventilation, the ventilator releases the gas from the patient's lungs to the atmosphere. The baseline variable is essential during the expiratory phase, as it determines the level of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) that keeps the alveoli open and prevents collapse.

To Describe What Happens During the Expiratory Phase of Mechanical