An iron lung is which type of ventilator?

a. Fluidic c. Negative-pressure
b. Positive-pressure d. Positive/negative pressure

ANS: C
An iron lung and a chest cuirass are both negative-pressure ventilators that are rarely used in the ventilation of patients these days.

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