Ventec Life Systems V-Home - Comparable Volume Ventilation Modes

Breath Types and Therapy Modes
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Comparable Ventilation Modes
The V*Home critical care ventilator provides a comprehensive set of ventilation modes to meet patient needs during
invasive, non-invasive and mouthpiece ventilation. The reference list below illustrates how to set your preferred
ventilation mode.
Comparable Volume Ventilation Modes
Ventilation Mode or Feature Equivalent V*Home Mode Settings Additional V*Home Controls
AC-Volume
(Assist/Control)
VC
(Volume Control)
• Set Mode to AC-Volume
• Set Breath Rate
• Set Flow Trigger to On
• Inspiratory time
• Tidal Volume
• PEEP
• Sigh
SIMV-Volume or SIMV
(Synchronized Intermittent
Mandatory Ventilation)
+/- Pressure Support
• Set Mode to SIMV-Volume
• Set Breath Rate
• Set Flow Trigger
• Set Pressure Support
(measured above the set PEEP)
• Inspiratory Time
• Tidal Volume (for mandatory breaths)
• PEEP
• Flow Cycle
• Time Cycle
• Rise Time
• Apnea Rate
• Sigh
CV-Volume
(Control Ventilation)
• Set Mode to AC-Volume
• Set Breath Rate
• Set Flow Trigger to Off
• Inspiratory time
• Tidal Volume
• PEEP
• Sigh