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Which of the following are true of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) guidance on portable mechanical ventilators during transfer?

True / False

Disconnection and high-pressure alarms must be present Correct

It is desirable for the machine to be able to supply CPAP Correct

The ventilator should be able to supply pressure-controlled ventilation Incorrect answer selected

The ability to control the inspiratory to expiratory (I:E) ratio isdeemed not essential Correct

The ventilator should be able to adjust the inspired oxygen concentration Correct

Explanation

The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) guidelines on portable ventilators state that they should have (mandatory) :

Disconnection and high pressure alarms

The ability to supply positive end expiratory pressure

The ability to change the I:E ratio

The ability to alter the respiratory rate

The ability to change tidal volume, and

The ability to vary inspired oxygen concentration.

The ability to supply pressure controlled ventilation, pressure support and CPAP is desirable.

Reference:

Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI). Interhospital Transfer.

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