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PSV Flow and Tidal volume waveforms (with termination sensitivity).
Note: PSV will continue to function as stated, but with breath rates of 20 and
above apnoea alarms will be ignored by the ventilator. Breath rates of 20BPM
and above are deemed sufficient to support the patient. Should the breath
rate be set below 20BPM the apnoea alarm is enabled.
2.4.1 PSV with TTV (Targeted Tidal Volume)
This is as for basic PSV where the inspiratory phase shall be truncated when the set volume
has been delivered, (for mechanical back up breaths).
The User sets the following:-
• Enables Targeted Tidal Volume and selects volume to be delivered
•Max PIP
•Max Ti