Auto-PEEP is known to increase WOB in spontaneously breathing and mechanically ventilated patients.Which of the following maneuvers will reduce auto-PEEP in both types of patients?
A) Increasing CL
B) Promoting a breath hold
C) Shortening the expiratory time
D) Lengthening the expiratory time
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