A Ventilator That Has Flow as a Control Variable Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

A ventilator that has flow as a control variable is volume limited when:

• A) the pressure limit is met
• B) the flow rate control is set at 60 L/min
• C) inspiratory pause is set
• D) when inspiratory time is set to a fixed value

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