To perform a slow-flow (quasi-static)technique for determining the appropriate PEEP level,the most appropriate ventilator flow setting is which of the following?
A) 2 L/min
B) 6 L/min
C) 10 L/min
D) 14 L/min

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Although flow rates up to 9 L/min can be used,the higher flow rates cause a slight shift to the right of the resulting P-V curve.The single-breath slow flow should be 2 L/min.

To Perform a Slow-Flow (Quasi-Static)technique for Determining the Appropriate PEEP