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8.5 CMV Mode
Set the following ventilator conditions :-
CPAP/PEEP regulator to 10 cmH
2
O
Re-set Inspiratory regulator to 30
cmH
2
O
Set the Pressure display switch to PEAK
Set PIP alarm control to 40 cm H
2
O
Advance the mode switch to CMV
Set the BPM Rate to 60
Set the INSP TIME to 0.50
Ensure that :-
• The ventilator is cycling
• I:E Ratio display reading 1:1
• With the pressure switch check that the mean reads approximately 20 and the peak
reads approximately 40 on the LED.
8.6 PTV Mode
Set BPM rate to 20 in CMV mode
Advance the mode switch to PTV
Set the PTV Sensitivity control to 1
Ensure that :-
• Ventilator should continue to cycle
•BPM display reading is initially 0
• TRIGGER BACK-UP LED is “on”