Which of the following variables determine the level of support achieved with proportional assist ventilation?
I.patient effort
II.elastance
III.resistance

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Proportional assist ventilation (PAV) is a mode of mechanical ventilation where the ventilator provides assistance proportional to the patient's effort. This mode considers the patient's effort (I), the elastance of the respiratory system (II), which reflects the stiffness of the lungs and chest wall, and the resistance (III) to airflow, which includes both airway resistance and any additional resistance from the ventilator circuit or endotracheal tube. Therefore, all three variables (patient effort, elastance, and resistance) determine the level of support in PAV.

Which of the Following Variables Determine the Level of Support