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Term/Acronym
Definition
PEEP
Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV)
PS
Ramp
Rise Time
RR
SD Card
Sigh
SIMV
Sleep State
Spontaneous Breath
Positive End Expiratory Pressure
Ventilation in which breaths are controlled by
Pressure Support
A feature that may increase patient comfort when therapy is started. The ramp feature reduces pressure and then gradually increases the pressure to the prescription setting so patients can fall asleep more comfortably.
The Rise Time is the time it takes the ventilator to change from expiration to inspiration.
Respiratory Rate (the number of breaths per minute).
Secure Digital card; This card records usage and therapy data from the device.
A breath that is delivered every 100 mandatory or assisted breaths at 150% of the normal volume.
Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation therapy mode; SIMV mode delivers Spontaneous, Assisted, and Mandatory breaths with a
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Breath type in which the breath is