In which of the following modes inspiration ends when flow decays to some preset value?

a. Intermittent mandatory ventilation
b. Pressure support ventilation
c. Continuous mandatory ventilation
d. Airway pressure release ventilation


ANS: B
Another example of patient cycling is the pressure support mode. Here, inspiration ends when flow decays to some preset value (i.e., flow cycling).

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