How would a ventilatory support device that uses pressure regulators, needle valves, and balloon valves to regulate most or all of the parameters of ventilation be classified?
a. Mechanically controlled
b. Electronically controlled
c. Fluidically controlled
d. Pneumatically controlled
ANS: D
Pneumatic control is provided using gas-powered pressure regulators, needle valves, jet entrain-ment devices, and balloon valves.
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