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Operation
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Instructions for Use Fabius MRI SW 3.n
When Changing Between Ventilation Modes
Selected ventilator settings for the new mode of
operation are automatically derived from the set-
tings and performance of the last confirmed auto-
matic ventilation mode. Settings affected in the new
mode will be highlighted as shown in the figure.
The settings for Freq, T
I
: T
E
, and PEEP are taken
directly from the settings used in the former mode
as applicable.
When changing from Volume Control to Pressure
Control,
P
INSP
is set to the Plateau pressure devel-
oped in Volume Control.
When changing from Volume Control or Pressure
Support to Pressure Control, the suggested value
for
Insp Flow is either the last used value or the site
default value.
When changing from Pressure Control to Volume
Control,
V
T
is set by dividing the last minute volume
by the respiratory rate.
When changing from Pressure Control to Volume
Control, the suggested value for
T
IP
: T
I
is either the
last used value or the site default value.
When changing from Pressure Control to Volume
Control,
P
MAX
is set 10 cmH
2
O (hPa) higher than
the plateau pressure developed during Pressure
Control.
When changing from Volume Control or Pressure
Control to Pressure Support, the suggested value
for
Insp Flow is either the last used value or the site
default value.
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