The RT is preparing to convert a patient from volume control…
The RT is preparing to convert a patient from volume control to pressure control ventilation on a PB 840 ventilator. While in VC, the RT obtains the following values: Vt 650 mL Flow 50 Lpm PIP: 36 cmH2O Pplat: 30 cmH2O PEEP: 10 cmH2OWhat inspiratory time will achieve 4 time constants (tau) for this patient? _______ seconds