Question

Combined with air overflowing into the stomach during ventilatory support, a patient's loss of voluntary control and tone of his upper airway frequently results

A. in enhanced breathing
B. in regurgitation and potential airway obstruction
C. in improved oxygenation
D. in reduced chances of vomiting

Answer 1

During ventilatory support, the loss of voluntary control and tone of the upper airway can result in regurgitation and potential airway obstruction.

Step-by-step explanation:

When air overflows into the stomach during ventilatory support, a patient's loss of voluntary control and tone of his upper airway frequently results in regurgitation and potential airway obstruction. This can happen because the muscles that normally keep the airway open and prevent food or liquid from entering the airway become weakened or relaxed. As a result, there is an increased risk of choking or aspiration of stomach contents into the lungs, which can block the airway and lead to serious complications.