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basic ventilator function.. Flow patterns

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show Constant wave  
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show by using high pressure source greater than resistance of lungs  
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show flow on insp peaks up and stays constant, flow is not affected by changes in airway resistance and lung compliance, decreases insp time, aids in air distribution  
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Caution for square   show
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show non constant  
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show produces some pattern breath after breath, flow picks ups then slows down, slower flow, less resistance is created; therefore usually get lower peak insp pressures.  
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show may result in a decrease in mean airway pressure (MAP)  
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show decelerating  
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show flow rate at the beginning of insp is high then decreases  
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Tapered charcteristics   show
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show may increase insp time to the point that the result is an overall MAP increase  
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