Which of the following parameters is important in determining the optimal level of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) in a patient with ARDS?

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As with increasing PEEP, improvements in arterial oxygenation attendant to reducing PCWP must be weighed against reduced cardiac output, as reflected by the measured DO₂ or other measures of systemic tissue oxygenation.

Which of the Following Parameters Is Important in Determining the Optimal