What are some advantages of mandatory minute ventilation (MMV) as a weaning tool?
I. It provides greater control over PaCO₂than intermittent mandatory ventilation does.
II. It prevents acidemia with acute hypoventilation.
III. It eliminates concerns over depressant drugs.
IV. It ensures an efficient pattern of ventilation.

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Mandatory Minute Ventilation (MMV) offers several advantages as a weaning tool. It helps prevent acidemia and ensures efficient ventilation patterns. Additionally, it provides greater control over PaCO2 than intermittent mandatory ventilation does and eliminates concerns over depressant drugs. Therefore, options I, II, and III are correct, making option B the best choice. Option D lists all the advantages mentioned above, making it technically correct; however, it is not the best choice as it includes an unnecessary option (option III) that does not apply. Option A only covers two of the four advantages mentioned, making it an insufficient choice.

What Are Some Advantages of Mandatory Minute Ventilation (MMV) as a Weaning