On the Smiths Medical Pneupac ventiPAC ventilator, which of the following would provide a 15 breaths/min respiratory rate?
a. Set inspiratory-to-expiratory ratio at 1:4
b. Set the rate control = 15 breaths/min
c. Set inspiratory time at 1.5 s and expiratory time at 2.5 s
d. Set flow rate control = 30 L/min, tidal volume = 500 mL, and expiratory time = 3 seconds
ANS: C
Respiratory rate is set by manipulation of the inspiratory and expiratory time control knobs. In-spiratory time is adjustable from 0.5 to 2 seconds. Expiratory time is adjustable from 0.6 to 6 seconds.
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