A patient is on SIMV with a mandatory rate of 12/min, total rate 12, FiO2 0.50, tidal volume 700 mL, peak flow 50 L/min, and PEEP 5 cm H2O. Based on the observed volume-pressure loop, which change should the respiratory therapist recommend?

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A patient is on SIMV with a mandatory rate of 12/min, total rate 12, FiO2 0.50, tidal volume 700 mL, peak flow 50 L/min, and PEEP 5 cm H2O. Based on the observed volume-pressure loop, which change should the respiratory therapist recommend?

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