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Assist Control (AC) Mode
The AC mode contains the following settings described in the S, S/T,
•• Tidal Volume
•• Breath Rate
•• Inspiratory Time
•• Flow Pattern
•• PEEP
•• Trigger Type
•• Flow Trigger Sensitivity
•• Sigh
•• High Inspiratory Pressure
•• Low Inspiratory Pressure
Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) Mode
The SIMV mode contains the following settings described in the S, S/T,
•• Tidal Volume
•• Breath Rate
•• Inspiratory Time
•• Pressure Support
•• Flow Pattern
•• PEEP
•• Trigger Type
•• Sigh
•• Rise Time
•• High Inspiratory Pressure
•• Low Inspiratory Pressure
Note: The Low Inspiratory Pressure is limited to PEEP +2 in CV, AC, and SIMV modes.
Note: Flow Cycle Sensitivity is not available in AC mode.
Chapter 5 Viewing and Changing Settings