What inspiratory flow and inspiratory time would produce a tidal volume of 750 mL on the Smiths Medical Pneupac ventiPAC ventilator?
Inspiratory flow Inspiratory time
1)0.33 L/s 1 s
2)0.5 L/s 1.5 s
3)0.75 L/s 1 s
4)0.45 L/s 2 s

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Tidal volume (L)= Inspiratory flow (L/s)* Inspiratory time (s).0.5 L/s * 1.5 s = 0.75 L,or 750 mL,and 0.75 L/s * 1 s = 0.75 L,or 750 mL.

What Inspiratory Flow and Inspiratory Time Would Produce a Tidal