The NAVA mode can be used in which of the following situations?
a. Paralysis
b. Heavy sedation
c. Injury to the respiratory brain centers
d. Spontaneous breathing
ANS: D
The motivation for the development of neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) was to allow the spontaneously breathing patient to have greater control of his or her tidal volume, TI and flow.
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