A humidifier used with a mechanical ventilator should deliver a minimum of how much humidity?
A) 10 mg H₂O/L at 35-37° C
B) 20 mg H₂O/L at 31-35° C
C) 30 mg H₂O/L at 31-35° C
D) 47 mg H₂O/L at 35-37° C

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The humidification system used during mechanical ventilation should provide at least 30 mg H₂O/L of absolute humidity at a range of about 31-35° C for all available flows up to 20-30 L/min.

A Humidifier Used with a Mechanical Ventilator Should Deliver a Minimum