You observe that a ventilator reaches a preset pressure early in inspiration but holds it for a spe-cific time, after which inspiration ends. What mode of ventilatory support is in force?

a. Time cycled
b. Pressure limited
c. Pressure cycled
d. Volume limited


ANS: A
Time cycling occurs when the inspiratory time has elapsed.

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