Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

In spontaneous mode, which pressure level should be set higher than the expiratory positive airway pressure (EPAP) or the peak end-expiratory pressure positive end-expiratory (PEEP):
  1. Gradual rise time percentage
  2. IPAP
  3. CPAP
  4. NPV
Explanation
Answer: B - In spontaneous mode, the IPAP setting should be higher than the EPAP pressure level or PEEP as the initiation of inspiration depends on the patient’s respiratory effort.
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