Which of the following statements concerning the Puritan Bennett GoodKnight 425 is true?
a. This unit has a leak alarm and a power disconnect alarm.
b. This unit can be used for noninvasive and invasive ventilation.
c. If apneic events are a significant issue, the patient should not use this unit.
d. Oxygen is supplied by a high-pressure hose attached to the back of the unit.
ANS: C
The bilevel mode supplied by this ventilator is not a timed mode. It is a spontaneous mode only. Because there are no alarms, use of this ventilator on a patient who has apnea episodes is contra-indicated.
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