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2.2 CMV
Continuous Mandatory Ventilation
In this mode the inspiratory cycle is initiated by the ventilator at a set BPM rate. The breaths
can be either time limited and pressure cycled or flow cycled and pressure limited.
The User sets the following:-
•BPM
• Positive End Expired Pressure (PEEP)
• Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP)
• Inspiratory Time (Ti)
•Fi0
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• High and low pressure alarm thresholds
• Tidal volume, high and low alarm thresholds
• Minute volume, high and low alarm thresholds
2.2.1 CMV with TTV (Targeted Tidal Volume)
This is as for basic CMV, but where the inspiratory phase shall be terminated when the set
volume has been delivered.
The User sets the following:-
• Enables Targeted Tidal Volume (Tidal Vol) and selects volume to be delivered
•Max PIP
•Max Ti