What is the flow-cycle setting for the following pressure supported breath?

a. 20%
b. 30%
c. 40%
d. 50%


ANS: D
The peak flow for this pressure supported breath is 40 L/min. The breath flow cycled at 20 L/min, which is 50% of the peak flow. Therefore, the flow-cycle setting is 50%.

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