To produce clinically useful aerosol particles through a small-volume nebulizer, the gas flow rate should be set at ___ L/min to ___ L/min

a. 12; 15 c. 6; 10
b. 10; 12 d. 3; 6

ANS: C
Set flow to the manufacturer's recommendations; often this is 6 to 10 L/min. See Box 4-11.

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