Explanation of
Modes, Breath
Types and
Special Functions
Section 7:
Introduction ...................................................................... 7-1
Settings Functions ........................................................... 7-1
Timing Limitations to Ventilation Controls .............. 7-1
Control Retention ........................................................ 7-1
Control Range ............................................................. 7-1
Mandatory Breath Types ................................................. 7-1
Volume Control ............................................................ 7-2
Pressure Control ......................................................... 7-3
Biphasic Pressure Release Ventilation ..................... 7-3
Volume Target Pressure Control ............................... 7-4
Spontaneous Breath Management (SIMV/SPONT) ...... 7-4
Pressure Support ........................................................ 7-4
Volume Target Pressure Support .............................. 7-5
Ventilation Modes............................................................. 7-6
A/CMV .......................................................................... 7-7
SIMV ............................................................................. 7-8
SPONT (Spontaneous) ................................................ 7-8
Advanced Features & Special Functions ....................... 7-9
Bias Flow ...................................................................... 7-9
Slope/Rise ................................................................... 7-9
Expiratory Threshold and FlexCycle ......................... 7-9
Leak Compensation (Leak Comp)............................7-10
Compliance Compensation (Compl Comp) ............7-10
Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) ........................................7-11
Leak Compensation in NIV ........................................7-11
Alarm Settings in NIV .................................................7-11