The Inspiratory Time Setting for an Infant with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

question 12

Multiple Choice

The inspiratory time setting for an infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) ,airway resistance of 45 cm H₂O/L/sec,and lung compliance of 0.004 L/cm H₂O should be which of the following?

• A) 0.25 second
• B) 0.45 second
• C) 0.6 second
• D) 0.9 second

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