How would lung perfusion in a "zone 1" area best be described?
A) Increased
B) Normal or average
C) Reduced
D) Unaffected

Name: How would lung perfusion in a "zone 1" area best be described? A) Increased B) Normal or average C) Reduced D) Unaffected
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Areas that experience higher airway pressure (e.g., during positive pressure ventilation) that equal or exceed local arteriole and capillary pressure will have reduced blood flow as a result of the opposing airway pressure (zone 1 airways).

How Would Lung Perfusion in a "Zone 1" Area Best