Which of the following is one of the modes of ventilation that may be considered when partial ventilatory support is indicated?
a. Assist-control pressure ventilation
b. Proportional assist ventilation (PAV)
c. Volume-control continuous mandatory ventilation
d. Assist-control volume ventilation
ANS: B
Normally, when partial ventilatory support is indicated, IMV, PSV, volume support, PAV, and NAVA are the modes of choice.
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