Types Of Ventilators Flashcards
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Volume-Cycled ventilators
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A. Predetermined volume of air delivered during inspiratory phase of respiration; expiratory phase is passive
B. indicated for patients that will have long-term ventilator support
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Mechanical ventilators
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A. Uses positive pressure to move or propel gas into the patients lungs
B. indicated for neurological or musculoskeletal conditions that interfere with respiration
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Pressure-Cycled ventilators
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A. A predetermined, established max pressure of air is provided during inspiration; expiration is passive
B. flow rates may vary from one respiration cycle to the next
C. Indicated for short term ventilation needs for intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB)
