Which of the following situations is most likely to call for ventilator settings of low volume and high rate while allowing for permissive hypercapnia?
A) Patient with ARDS
B) Patient with neuromuscular disease
C) Patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) Child with croup

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Ventilation strategies for lung protection in ARDS include a low VT, rapid respiratory rates, and permissive hypercapnia if necessary to avoid overdistention or P_plat greater than 28 cm H₂O.

Which of the Following Situations Is Most Likely to Call