What complication is common when mechanical ventilation is used to treat the patient with severe asthma?
A)Pneumonia
B)Auto-PEEP
C)Circulatory failure
D)Pulmonary embolism

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Auto-PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) is common in patients with severe asthma who require mechanical ventilation. This occurs when air becomes trapped in the lungs due to incomplete exhalation, leading to increased pressure within the lungs and potential complications such as barotrauma. Pneumonia, circulatory failure, and pulmonary embolism may occur in some cases but are not specific to the use of mechanical ventilation in asthma patients.

What Complication Is Common When Mechanical Ventilation Is Used to Treat