Flow-time waveform
t
3
5
6
x
y
z
4
1
2
X. Inspiration time
Y. Pause time
Z. Expiration time
1. Peak inspiratory flow
2. End inspiratory flow
3. Zero flow phase
4. Peak expiratory flow
5. Slope decelerating expiratory limb
6. End expiratory flow
Notes:
• Flow adaptation is not enabled in Volume
Control with decelerating flow. Set trigger
sensitivity at an adequate level. A patient
who needs more ventilation may increase
the breathing frequency instead of
increasing the flow during inspiration.
• The default setting of Pause time is 0 s.
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