When helium/oxygen (heliox) is used with the CareFusion AVEA Ventilator in the in-fant/pediatric modes, which of the following statements is true?
a. The hot-wire flow sensor must be used.
b. Heliox may not be used with this ventila-tor.
c. The ventilator's internal flow sensors can be used.
d. Data and graphics must be adjusted by the operator.
ANS: C
With heliox use, the CareFusion AVEA's internal inspiratory flow sensor or the VarFlex flow sensor may be used.
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