Appendix A: Glossary
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Term
Definition
Total Breath Rate
Total number of breaths per minute, including both
patient and mandatory breaths.
Total Minute Volume
The volume delivered for all breath types to the patient
during a one-minute period (measured in liters).
Transducer / Sensor
A device used to measure pressure and flow.
Ventilator
Breath
A ventilator delivered breath that is initiated, controlled,
and terminated by the ventilator. Available in Assist /
Control and SIMV modes.
Volume Controlled
Ventilation
A type of ventilation in which the ventilator breath is
controlled by flow and terminated by volume, as long as
airway pressure is lower than the Limit Pressure.
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