Mechanical ventilation (main)

Modes

CPAP

• needs spont breathing pt
• not for fatiguing pt
• no back up rate

CONTROL MODE

• only in OR
• machine initiates and delivers breath
• fixed rate and TV

ASSIST CONTROL (AC)

• preset rate and TV
• pt able to trigger additional breaths

SYNCH INTERM MANDATORY VENT (SIMV)

• preset rate and TV synch to pt effort
• for each additional breath triggered by pt- vent delivers variable TV depending on pt effort and condition of lung
• because of pt effort- not recommended for tired or septic pt

PRESSURE SUPP0RT

• use with SIMV or PEEP- not AC
• preset boost during inspiration of spont gen breath

GENERAL

RR X TV =

See Also

Vent (Initial - Changes)

Vent (Weaning)

Ventilation (Non-Invasive)

Ventilator Management