When using the CareFusion V.I.P. Bird Gold Infant/Pediatric Ventilator with the infant flow sensor, the flow display comp button is pressed

The ventilator's monitor display window shows real-time inspiratory and expiratory flows of 9 L/min and 8.2 L/min. The most appropriate assist sensitivity control setting is ____ L/min.
a. 0.3 c. 0.8
b. 0.5 d. 1.0

ANS: D
The baseline leak is 9 – 8.2 = 0.8 L/min. The assist sensitivity control should be set at least 0.2 L/min above the detected leak, which is 0.8 L/min + 0.2 L/min = 1.0 L/min.

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