Which of the following modes of ventilation on the Respironics V-60 delivers a pressure that re-lates to the patient's inspiratory effort?

a. Proportional pressure ventilation
b. Average volume-assured pressure support
c. Pressure-controlled ventilation
d. Continuous positive airway pressure


ANS: A
Proportional pressure ventilation increases the pressure as the patient's inspiratory effort increas-es.

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