Which of the following is the most important advantage of noninvasive ventilators over other types of ventilators?
a. Cost
b. Ability to trigger and cycle appropriately when small-to-moderate air leaks are pre-sent
c. Ability to remove CO2
d. Ability to oxygenate
ANS: B
The most important advantage of noninvasive ventilators over other types of ventilators is the ability to trigger and cycle appropriately when small- to moderate-size air leaks are present.
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