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How to Use the Vivo 65
Vivo 65 users manual
Doc. 006088 En-US U-1b
Sigh
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ESCRIPTION
Definition
A Sigh is a breath where an increased % of
the set pressure or volume is delivered to the
patient. The frequency of the Sigh breaths is
selectable and settable to be delivered by the
device every 50, 100, 150, 200 or 250 manda-
tory or assisted breaths.
If the High Pressure alarm or the High Tidal
Volume alarm is active, the Sigh function will
be disabled. Once the alarm condition has
been resolved, the Sigh function will con-
tinue operating.
Modes
PSV, PSV(TgV), PCV, PCV(TgV), PCV(A),
PCV(A+TgV), VCV, VCV(A)
Setting min
Sigh rate:
Off, every 50 breaths.
Sigh %:
125% of actual set pressure or vol-
ume.
Setting max
Sigh rate:
Every 250 breaths.
Sigh %:
200% of actual set pressure or vol-
ume. Limited to 50 cmH
2
O or 2000 ml
(Adult), 35 cmH
2
O or 500 ml (Pediatric).
Setting resolution
50 breaths (frequency).
25% (pressure and volume)
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