A physician requests that you switch from pressure-triggering a patient to flow-triggering. Which of the following new settings would be appropriate?

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When switching from pressure-triggering to flow-triggering, a positive trigger value should be used. Option A and D suggest a trigger value of 2 L/min and 10 cm H2O, respectively, which are not appropriate for flow-triggering. Option B suggests a negative base flow of -2 cm H2O, which is not a valid setting. Option C suggests a suitable base flow of 10 L/min and a trigger at 2 L/min, which is an appropriate setting for flow-triggering.

A Physician Requests That You Switch from Pressure-Triggering a Patient