Pulmonetic Systems LTV 950 - Chapter 4 - VENTILATION MODES

Operator’s Manual LTV
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Series ventilator Page 4-1
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Chapter 4 - V ENTILATION M ODES
The LTV
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Series ventilator provides the following modes of ventilation:
• Control
• Assist/Control
• SIMV - Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
• CPAP - Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
• Apnea Backup Ventilation
• NPPV - Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Each of these modes is described below.
Control Mode
Control mode ventilation is selected when Assist / Control is selected and Sensitivity is set to
dashes “- - -”. In Control mode, Volume or Pressure Controlled machine breaths are given at the rate
specified by the Breath Rate setting and no triggered breaths are allowed.
Assist/Control Mode
Assist / Control ventilation is selected when Assist / Control is selected and Sensitivity is on. In
Assist / Control mode, the ventilator guarantees a minimum number of Volume or Pressure Controlled
breaths are given. The patient may trigger additional Volume or Pressure Controlled assist breaths.