Which of the following can activate an apnea alarm?
A) Secretions
B) Auto-PEEP
C) Loss of PEEP
D) Active inhalation

Name: Which of the following can activate an apnea alarm? A) Secretions B) Auto-PEEP C) Loss of PEEP D) Active inhalation
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In a spontaneous mode,the presence of auto-PEEP can cause the patient difficulty in triggering the ventilator.As a result,the patient's efforts can go undetected,and the ventilator misinterprets this as apnea.

Which of the Following Can Activate an Apnea Alarm