Pulmonetic Systems LTV 950 - Volume; Pressure Ventilation; Bias Flow

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Volume / Pressure Ventilation
The LTV
®
Series ventilator offers both Volume and Pressure ventilation.
When Volume is selected, all machine and assist breaths are Volume Control breaths. Breaths are
given according to the Tidal Volume and Inspiratory Time controls. For more information on Volume
Control breaths, see Chapter 6 - Controls, Tidal Volume.
When Pressure is selected, all machine and assist breaths are Pressure Control breaths. Breaths
are given according to the Pressure Control and Inspiratory Time controls. For more information on
Pressure Control breaths, see Chapter 6 - Controls,
Pressure
Control.
Bias Flow
The LTV
®
Series ventilator provides a constant bias flow of 10 Lpm during exhalation to assist with
patient triggering.