The statement "The breaths are pressure-limited, but the pressure limit can be adjusted between breaths to achieve a preset tidal volume" describes which of the following modes of ventilation?
a. Dual mode c. Adaptive mode
b. Servo mode d. Knowledge-based mode
ANS: C
This statement describes an adaptive mode because the ventilator has one set-point and automat-ically adjusts the set-point to achieve another set-point as the patient's condition changes.
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