Philips Respironics V60, User Manual

Page: 200 / 212

Glossary-2
Glossary
CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure. A ventilation mode that provides a
single, continuous level of positive pressure to the patient and a control setting
in that mode.
Cycle To end inspiration.
dB(A) Decibel, a unit of acoustic power.
DISS Diameter index safety standard, a standard for high-pressure gas inlet
fittings.
E-Cycle (Expiratory Cycle Sensitivity) A control setting in Auto-Trak+. It
determines the threshold at which the ventilator will transition from inspiration
to exhalation.
Elast. See Elastance.
Elastance The elastic opposition to ventilation or the tendency of the lungs to
resist inflation (elastance is the reciprocal of compliance).
EPAP Expiratory positive airway pressure. A control setting. The application and
maintenance of pressure above atmospheric at the airway throughout the
exhalation phase of positive-pressure mechanical ventilation.
Estimated exhaled tidal volume See V
T
.
Estimated minute ventilation See
E
.
Estimated patient leak See Pt. Leak
Estimated total leak See Tot.Leak.
ET Endotracheal.
Exhalation Port test Performed to assess the leak flow rate through the
exhalation port.
Expiratory Cycle See E-Cycle.
Expiratory positive airway pressure See EPAP.
Flow Flow rate, a setting in high flow therapy
HFT High flow therapy, a feature that provides a constant flow of mixed air and
oxygen.
HIP High Inspiratory Pressure Alarm, an alarm setting.
Hi Rate High Rate Alarm, an alarm setting.
Hi V
T
High Tidal Volume Alarm, an alarm setting.
V
•