A fluidic element used by the Monaghan 225/SIMV ventilator to power the exhalation valve is the:

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The Monaghan 225/SIMV ventilator uses an AND/NAND gate as a fluidic element to power the exhalation valve. This type of gate allows fluid flow only when both input streams are present, which is necessary in order to ensure that the exhalation valve only opens when both the patient and the ventilator are exhaling.

A Fluidic Element Used by the Monaghan 225/SIMV Ventilator to Power