Which of the following parameters can serve as the cycle variable during ventilatory support?
1) Volume
2) Pressure
3) Flow
4) Time
A)1 and 4 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)1, 2, and 4 only
D)1, 2, 3, and 4

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All four parameters (volume, pressure, flow, and time) can serve as cycle variables during ventilatory support, determining how a breath is delivered or terminated.

Which of the Following Parameters Can Serve as the Cycle