What are some primary uses for pressure-supported ventilation (PSV) ?
I.recruiting collapsed alveoli and improving oxygenation
II.augmenting patient's spontaneous V_T
III.overcoming the imposed work of breathing

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Pressure-supported ventilation (PSV) is primarily used to augment a patient's spontaneous tidal volume (V_T) and to overcome the imposed work of breathing, making II and III the correct choices. It is not primarily used for recruiting collapsed alveoli and improving oxygenation.

What Are Some Primary Uses for Pressure-Supported Ventilation (PSV)