The effect of high positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEP) on cardiac output is:
A. None.
B. Increased cardiac output.
C. Decreased cardiac output because of increased afterload to the left ventricle.
D. Decreased cardiac output because of decreased effective preload to the left ventricle.
Answer:D
The effect of high positive end-expiratory pressures (PEEP) on cardiac output is:
A. None. B. Increased cardiac output. C. Decreased cardiac output because of increased afterload to the left ventricle. D. Decreased cardiac output because of decreased effective preload to the left ventricle.