Identify the type of flow waveform the ventilator is delivering from the flow-volume loop be-low
a. Ascending ramp
b. Rectangular
c. Descending ramp
d. Exponential decay
ANS: B
The inspiration is above the baseline and expiration is below the baseline in the flow-volume loop. The inspiratory flow pattern is rectangular.
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