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3.7.3 Pressure Mode
3.7.3.1 Parameters
The ventilator delivers a volume of gas to
achieve a set pressure at fixed breath
intervals.
The Patient is making no respiratory effort.
This is a common mode for the ventilation of
small paediatric patients.
Inspiratory pressure 10 - 70 cmH2O
Rate 4 – 100 bpm
I:E ratio 1:0.3 – 1:8
PEEP 'Off' or adjustable: 4 – 30 cmH2O
Inspiratory decelerating flow controlled by the
ventilator according to pressure setting
No Inspiratory pause function
3.7.3.2 Pressure Mode Operating Functions
Defaults to 10 cmH2O
Maximum Inspiratory Flow to achieve target
pressure
Sustaining flow maintains circuit pressure
Control achieved using exhaust valve
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