A mechanical breath that rises and then remains at the same cmH₂O pressure for the same length of time is which type of mechanical breath?
A) SIMV
B) Volume control
C) Pressure support
D) Pressure control

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Pressure-controlled breaths maintain a constant inspiratory pressure and inspiratory time.Spontaneous breaths without pressure support display smaller variable pressure curves during exhalation and shorter pressure drops during inspiration

A Mechanical Breath That Rises and Then Remains at the Same