For adults with otherwise normal lungs who are receiving ventilatory support in the continuous mandatory ventilation control or assist-control mode, inspiratory flow should be set to provide what 1:E?

a. 2:1
b. 3:1
c. 1:1
d. 1:2


ANS: D
For most adults, an initial inspiratory time of approximately 1 sec (0.8 to 1.2 sec) with a resultant 1:E ratio of 1:2 or lower is a good starting point.

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