In what scenario is pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) most often used?
A) When limiting plateau pressure is needed
B) When a pneumothorax is present
C) When the patient has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
D) When bilateral pneumonia is present

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PCV may be used immediately upon ventilator initiation when limiting the plateau pressure is a concern and in the care of patients expected to need prolonged inspiration or an increased 1:E ratio (1:1, 1.5:1, 2:1). These patients typically have acute lung injury or ARDS.

In What Scenario Is Pressure-Controlled Ventilation (PCV) Most Often Used