A patient having an acute,severe asthma exacerbation is intubated and set up on volume-controlled continuous mandatory ventilation (VC-CMV).To ensure volume delivery at the lowest peak pressure while providing for better air distribution,which flow waveform should be used?
A) Sine
B) Constant
C) Ascending ramp
D) Descending ramp

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In patients with high airway resistance (Rₐᴡ),the descending pattern is more likely to deliver a set tidal volume (Vᴛ)at a lower pressure and provide for better distribution of air through the lung than a constant or an accelerating flow.

A Patient Having an Acute,severe Asthma Exacerbation Is Intubated and Set