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BCEN CFRN Practice Question

You are transporting a 65-year-old male patient who has been intubated and placed on invasive mechanical ventilation due to acute respiratory distress. During the transport, the patient shows signs of agitation and an increase in peak inspiratory pressure. What is the most likely cause of increased peak inspiratory pressure in this situation?

  • Patient-ventilator asynchrony

  • Bronchospasm

  • A kinked or obstructed endotracheal tube

  • Decreased lung compliance

BCEN CFRN
Resuscitation Principles
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