What are the major characteristics of increased alveolar dead space?
I.Pulmonary embolism
II.Increased work of breathing
III.Retractions
IV. $\dot{v}$ _E out of proportion with the PaCO₂

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What are the major characteristics of increased alveolar dead space? I.Pulmonary embolism II.Increased work of breathing III.Retractions IV. $ \dot{v} $_E out of proportion with the PaCO₂

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Increased work of breathing and a $ \dot{v} $_E out of proportion with the PaCO₂ are the major characteristics of increased alveolar dead space.

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