Inspiratory and Expiratory Pause

Question 1

What is the purpose of inspiratory pause or inflation hold?

Answer 1

a maneuver that can be performed by preventing the
expiratory valve from opening for a short time at the end of inspiration, when the inspiratory valve is also closed.

1. obtain measurements of Pplateau, which allows estimation of the alveolar pressure (Palv) for the calculation of static compliance

2.improve the distribution of air throughout the lungs
regardless of the type of flow pattern used

Question 2

what is inspiratory pause activated

Answer 2

through inspiratory pause button

Question 3

how does inspiratory pause improve distribution of air?

Answer 3

it provides a longer I time, allow optimum V/Q matching