What mode of ventilation is most often used for noninvasive ventilation (NIV) when a critical care ventilator is in use?

a. Pressure support ventilation (PSV)
b. Continuous positive airway pressure
c. Intermittent mandatory ventilation
d. Control


ANS: A
The mode of ventilation most used for NIV on intensive care unit ventilators is PSV.

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