NMBAs are beneficial during mechanical ventilation for all except which of the following reasons?

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Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) are used to paralyze skeletal muscles, which would decrease or eliminate spontaneous breathing rather than increase it. This is contrary to the benefits of using NMBAs during mechanical ventilation, such as preventing movement that could dislodge chest tubes, reducing oxygen consumption, and improving patient-ventilator synchrony.

NMBAs Are Beneficial During Mechanical Ventilation for All Except Which