List of modes of mechanical ventilation by category

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Modes of mechanical ventilation has only had an established nomenclature since 2008.[1] It is suggested that the modes categorized under the following sections be referred to as their section header instead of their individual name, which is often a brand name instead of the preferred nomenclature.[1]

Volume controlled continuous mandatory ventilation

Volume controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation

Pressure controlled continuous mandatory ventilation

Pressure controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation

Continuous spontaneous ventilation

Strategies of mechanical ventilation

Strategies are not modes of mechanical ventilation but are instead strategies for using modes.

References

  1. ^ a b Donn SM (2009). "Neonatal ventilators: how do they differ?". J Perinatol. 29 (Suppl 2): S73-8. doi:10.1038/jp.2009.23. PMID 19399015.