Essential capabilities of an adult intensive care unit (ICU)ventilator include all of the following except:

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Flow rates up to 180 L/min are suggested for adult ICU ventilators.Expiratory pause is used to measure intrinsic positive-end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).The pressure control modes are essential for the ventilation of patients with low lung compliance.Respiratory rates of between 1 and 6 breaths/minute are essential.

Essential Capabilities of an Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU)ventilator Include