Delivery of a preset pressure for a specific inspiratory time best describes:

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Delivery of a preset pressure for a specific inspiratory time is best described as time cycling, where the ventilator delivers a breath for a set duration regardless of the patient's own effort. Pressure cycling delivers a breath until a set pressure is achieved, pressure support delivers a preset pressure to assist the patient's own effort, and flow cycling delivers a breath until a preset flow rate is reached.

Delivery of a Preset Pressure for a Specific Inspiratory Time