The variable that ends inspiration during intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy with a Bird Mark 7 is:
a. time. c. volume.
b. flow. d. pressure.
ANS: D
The Bird Mark 7 is a pneumatically powered ventilator that will pressure-cycle during intermit-tent positive-pressure breathing therapy. If used for short-term mechanical ventilation, it could be time-cycled.
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