The pressure maintained at the airway during exhalation is known as which of the following?
A) Baseline
B) Proximal
C) Sensitivity
D) Mean airway

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Baseline pressure is the pressure maintained at the airway during exhalation and the pressure from which inspiration begins.Proximal pressure is the pressure measured near the Y-connector of the ventilator circuit.Sensitivity is the control set by the operator that determines the amount of work the patient must do to trigger a breath.The mean airway pressure is the average pressure occurring in the airway during a complete respiratory cycle.

The Pressure Maintained at the Airway During Exhalation Is Known