SIMV PCV mode
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Delivers a relatively slow breathing rate with pressure controlled breathing
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Combines mandatory breaths with spontaneous breath support
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If a trigger event occurs within the synchronized window, a new pressure-controlled breath is initiated
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If a trigger event occurs elsewhere during the expiratory phase, a support for a spontaneous breath is provided
with pressure support added as set by the clinician.
SIMV PCV mode settings:
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Pinsp
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RR
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Tinsp
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Psupport
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PEEP
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Pmax
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Trig Window
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Flow Trigger
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End of Breath
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Rise Rate
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Exit Backup
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Pin
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Tinsp
Spontaneous
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Pressure
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Trigger
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Trigger
window
Tinsp
Spontaneous
breathing period
Peep
