An open-loop ventilator system can be described as which of the following?

a. Feedback c. Unintelligent
b. Hierarchical d. Servo-controlled


ANS: C
Unintelligent ventilators are called open-loop systems because they do not respond to changes in the delivery of gas to the patient when there are any problems.

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