Which of the Following Best Describes the Performance of a Typical

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the performance of a typical hygroscopic condenser HME?

• A) 40 mg/L water vapor exhaled; 27 mg/L returned
• B) 40 mg/L water vapor exhaled; 20 mg/L returned
• C) 27 mg/L water vapor exhaled; 40 mg/L returned
• D) 44 mg/L water vapor exhaled; 37 mg/L returned

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Scatter Diagram

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