Which type of trigger allows for better synchronization during neonatal ventilation?

a. Flow
b. Time
c. Volume
d. Pressure


ANS: A
According to the literature, in neonates, flow sensing is more sensitive and shows better synchro-nization than does pressure triggering. Patient triggering allows for better synchronization than does machine triggering.

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