A physician has selected a pressure support protocol to wean a patient off ventilatory support. Which of the following pressure levels would you recommend to begin the weaning process? A) Pressure sufficient to obtain a V_T of 3 to 5 ml/kg of predicted body weight (PBW) B) Pressure sufficient to overcome the imposed workload C) Pressure sufficient to obtain a V_T of 4 to 8 ml/kg PBW D) Pressure equal to 30% of the volume-cycled peak inspiratory pressure

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For initial ventilator setup in the pressure support mode, the beginning pressure level can be adjusted to deliver an appropriate tidal volume, usually approximately 4 to 8 ml/kg of PBW.

A Physician Has Selected a Pressure Support Protocol to Wean