For patients with respiratory insufficiency, pressure-supported ventilation (PSV) has all of the following advantages over spontaneous breathing except:

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Clinical studies have shown that compared with spontaneous breathing (including that occurring during synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation), PSV can result in a decreased respiratory rate, increased tidal volume, reduced respiratory muscle activity, and decreased oxygen consumption.

For Patients with Respiratory Insufficiency, Pressure-Supported Ventilation (PSV) Has All