Tracheostomy reduces dead space by ?
Correct Answer: By-passing upper airway
Description: Ans. is'a'i.e., By-passing upper airway (Ref: Morgan 4tu/e p. 553) Impoant effects of tracheostomy on respiratory physiologyTracheostomy decreases dead space as upper airways and nasal cavity are bypassed.Tracheostomy decreases ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) ratio.Tracheostomy reduces the airflow resistance.
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