When using the Dräger Evita XL, which of the following modes allow for the use of AutoFlow when the NeoFlow sensor is being used?
1. Continuous mandatory ventilation
2. Volume-assured pressure support
3. Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation
4. Mandatory minute ventilation
a. 1 only c. 1, 3, and 4
b. 1 and 2 d. 1, 2, 3, and 4
ANS: C
With the sensor in place, AutoFlow functions in the continuous mandatory ventilation, synchro-nized intermittent mandatory ventilation, and mandatory minute ventilation modes.
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