Which of the following are advantages of pressure-limited ventilators used in alternative settings except?

1. Are responsive to changing flow demands.
2. Can deliver higher volumes and pressures.
3. Are lightweight and less expensive.
4. Can compensate for small leaks.
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 4 only
c. 2 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B
Table 56-7 compares the advantages and disadvantages of current-generation portable vol-ume-cycled and pressure-limited ventilators for use in alternative settings.

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