uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Auto-PEEP Cardiovascular Effects

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A 65-year-old male is being ventilated after RSI. The team notices that the ventilator is alarming for high PEEP. The patient's haemodynamic status is deteriorating with rising heart rate and falling blood pressure. What complication of dynamic hyperinflation (auto-PEEP) causes the cardiovascular compromise?

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uk-dipimc MCQ: Auto-PEEP Cardiovascular Effects — Answer & Explanation