Which of the following variables determine the level of support achieved with proportional assist ventilation?
1) Patient effort
2) Elastance
3) Resistance

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Proportional assist ventilation (PAV) is a mode of mechanical ventilation where the ventilator provides assistance in proportion to the patient's effort. The level of support is determined by the patient's effort (1), the elastance of the respiratory system (2), which reflects the stiffness of the lungs and chest wall, and the resistance (3) to airflow in the airways.

Which of the Following Variables Determine the Level of Support