Ventilators

Background

  • Minute ventilation (MV) = tidal volume x RR
  • humans require 6-8 L of minute volume for proper oxygenation and ventilation
 

Settings

Mode
Definition
Fixed
Pressure Support
MV adjusted by changes in inspiratory pressure and RR the patient is striggering
tidal volume
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