The Flow-Time Curve Shows Small Oscillations After the Peak Flow

question 23

Multiple Choice

The flow-time curve shows small oscillations after the peak flow rate has been reached.The respiratory therapist can alleviate this by making which of the following ventilator adjustments?

• A) Increase the set flow rate.
• B) Increase the inspiratory time.
• C) Decrease the inspiratory rise time.
• D) Increase the inspiratory rise time.

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