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Ventilation modes
Volume control mode (VCV)
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Supplies a set volume to the
patient
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Calculates a flow based on the set
tidal volume and the length of the
inspiratory time
•
Can compensate for breathing
system compliance, fresh gas
flow, and moderate breathing
system leaks
•
Inspiratory pause is available
VCV mode settings:
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TV
•
RR
•
I:E
•
Tpause
•
PEEP
•
Pmax
Fl
ow
TV
Pre
ss
ure
Time
Insp
Pause
Time
Peep
Texp
Tinsp
Pressure control mode (PCV)
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Supplies a constant set pressure
during inspiration
•
Inspiratory time is calculated
from the rate and I:E settings
•
High initial flow
•
Flow is adjusted automatically to
maintain set inspiratory pressure
PCV mode settings:
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Pinsp
•
RR
•
I:E
•
PEEP
•
Pmax
•
Rise Rate
Fl
ow
Time
Tinsp
Texp
Time
Tinsp
Texp
Pin
sp
Peep
Pre
ss
ure