There is a 3-L/min leak around the nasal prongs during nasal continuous positive airway pressure on the Maquet Servoi Ventilator. This will cause which of the following?
a. Bias flow will drop to 7.5 L/min.
b. Disconnect alarm will become active.
c. Flow will automatically increase.
d. Expiratory sensitivity will decrease.
ANS: C
If a leak occurs around the prongs, the ventilator will automatically and immediately increase the flow available to maintain the pressure.
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