Which two of the following patient triggers are most common? 1. Flow 2. Neural 3. Volume 4. Pressure

a. 1 and 2 c. 2 and 3
b. 1 and 4 d. 3 and 4


ANS: B
Pressure and flow are the most common variables used for patient triggering. However, volume triggering and neural triggering also can be used.

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