Ventilator Quiz, Questions And Answers - Grade A+
Non-invasive ventilator breathing support through an external surface like a mask or nasal prongs; doesn't have to be worn all day; uses positive pressure airway Invasive ventilator breathing support through a nasal or oral ET tube or a tracheostomy; delivers air on a timed cycle and insures the patient takes a minimum number of breaths per minute Assist-control (AC) mode preset rate and tidal volumes; client initiates breath and vent takes over; risk of hyperventilation; sedation may be required to decrease RR Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) mode preset rate and tidal volumes; client initiates breath and tidal volume depends on client's effort; vent breaths are synchronized to reduce competition between vent and client; may be used as a weaning mode; can increase work of breathing
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