Features of an ideal delivery system for NO for use with mechanical ventilation include which of the following?
1. Provides precise and stable NO dose delivery.
2. Premixes NO and O2 in a holding reservoir.
3. Provides accurate NO and NO2 monitoring.
4. Maintains proper ventilator function.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 3, and 4 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: B
Features of an ideal NO delivery system are listed in Box 41-11.
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