OPR360US H0711
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Explanation of Modes, Breath Types and Special Functions
Volume Control
Volume Control ventilation provides time-cycled, volume limited
mandatory breaths. Volume and flow (or inspiratory time) are user-set
parameters and pressure is allowed to vary. The user has the option
to select between two Flow Wave patterns for breath delivery in
volume ventilation. The Flow Wave pattern function is accessed via
the Advanced Data Set.
A square flow wave pattern delivers the set flow constantly until
the set tidal volume is delivered. See figure 7-1A. A descending
ramp flow wave pattern delivers the set flow initially, decreases flow
rateataconstantrateuntil50%oftheinitialowisreachedand
then terminates flow delivery when the set Tidal Volume has been
delivered.SeeFigure7-1B.
Figure 7-1A Square Waveform in VCV
Mandatory
Breath Type
Control Panel
Selection
Advanced
Selection-
Open Exhalation
Advanced
Selection-
Volume Target
Pressure
Control
Pressure
Control
Off Off
Volume
Target
Pressure
Control
(VPTC)
Volume
Control or
Pressure
Control
Off On
Biphasic
Pressure
Release
(BPRV)
Pressure
Control
On Off
Table 7-1 Control Selections for Mandatory Breaths