172. A patient with severe pneumonia and hypoxemia is placed on mechanical ventilation. What is the technical primary pathophysiological goal of mechanical ventilation in this context?
A.
To increase spontaneous breathing.
B.
To improve alveolar ventilation and oxygenation, and reduce the work of breathing.
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C.
To cause bronchoconstriction.
D.
To prevent fluid accumulation.
📖 Additional Information
To increase spontaneous breathing.
To improve alveolar ventilation and oxygenation, and reduce the work of breathing.
