Which of the following parameters of mechanical ventilation are affected negatively by the use of heliox?

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The primary obstacle to heliox delivery via a mechanical ventilator is error in volume and flow measurement.Many mechanical ventilators rely on gas density to measure flows and volumes.Most errors result from underestimation of flow due to the low-density characteristics of helium.Volume is typically a mathematical integration of flow and time;therefore,volumes will be equally affected.

Which of the Following Parameters of Mechanical Ventilation Are Affected