Abbreviation/
technical
term
Creates a pneumatic resistance
Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory
Ventilation
Form of ventilation synchronized to the patient
Carboxyhemoglobin measurement
Index for CO level in arterial blood
Methemoglobin measurement
Index for methemoglobin level in arterial
blood
Index for hemoglobin level in arterial blood
Index for oxygen level in arterial blood
The device is ready for use
Standard temperature, pressure, dry
Measuring condition at standard temperature
(20 C), standard pressure (1013 mm Hg
absolute), dry
Volume-controlled continuous
mandatory ventilation
Volume-controlled continuous mandatory
ventilation
Volume-controlled synchronized
intermittent mechanical ventilation
Volume-controlled synchronized intermittent
mechanical ventilation
Expiratory breathing volume
Tab. 2: Abbreviations and technical terms