Which of the following statements best describes automode on the Maquet Servoi?
a. The ventilator adjusts the delivered tidal volume based on the partial pressure of end-tidal carbon dioxide and the oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximeter.
b. The ventilator selects the optimal tidal volume and rate based on the compliance and resistance.
c. The ventilator automatically shifts be-tween controlled ventilation and support-ed or spontaneous ventilation based on the needs of the patient.
d. The ventilator adjusts the delivered tidal volume based on the measured work of breathing.
ANS: C
Automode allows the ventilator to shift automatically between controlled ventilation, supported ventilation, and spontaneous ventilation based on the effort sensed from the patient.
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