Dräger V500 - What is Volume Guarantee?

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• Volume ventilation is a mode in which the ventilator will deliver a set volume
− Peak inspiratory pressures will vary depending on patient’s compliance and resistance
− Peak inspiratory pressures can be limited for safety
• Peak inspiratory pressure will increase:
− Decreased compliance
 Surfactant deficiency
 Inflammation/immaturity
− Increased resistance
 Secretions
 Kinked ET tube
 Pneumothorax
• Peak inspiratory pressure will decrease:
− Increased compliance
 Surfactant administration
− Decreased resistance
 ET tube suctioned and secretions removed
 Bronchodilator given
What is Volume Guarantee?