624074/07 Glossary-1
Glossary
A Ampere, a unit of current.
AC Alternating current.
Aeroneb Integrated nebulization tool
active alarm buffer Contains information on up to six currently active alarms.
alarm delay Used with Masimo pulse oximeter. The SpO
2
value must
be above or below the specified alarm limits for the
selected amount of time before the audible alarm
sounds.
alarm lamp Lamp atop the HAMILTON-G5 that lights in a color corre-
sponding to the active alarm.
alarm silence key Silences alarm sound for 2 min.
ALI Acute lung injury.
ambient state An emergency state, in which the ventilator opens the
ambient and exhalation valves and closes the inspiratory
valves. This lets the patient breathe room air unassisted
by the ventilator.
apnea Cessation of breathing.
Apnea time The maximum time allowed without a breath trigger,
an alarm setting.
APRV Airway pressure release ventilation mode.
APVcmv Adaptive pressure ventilation CMV mode.
APVsimv Adaptive pressure ventilation SIMV mode.
ARDS Adult respiratory distress syndrome.
ASV Adaptive support ventilation, a positive pressure ventila-
tion mode intended to adapt with the patient as he/she
progresses from full mechanical ventilation to sponta-
neous breathing.
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