Minor leaks can be compensated for on a Puritan Bennett PR-1 or PR-2 with the use a __________ control.

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A terminal flow control is provided for minor leak compensation on the PR-1 or PR-2.Negative end-expiratory pressure is a negative pressure that can be applied to the end of expiration and does not have anything to do with leak compensation.The diluter regulator is an adjustable reducing valve that regulates the gas pressure delivered to the patient.The flow control adjusts the velocity of the gas flowing to the patient.

Minor Leaks Can Be Compensated for on a Puritan Bennett