Nomenclature of mechanical ventilation

Many terms are used in mechanical ventilation, some are specific to brand, model, trademark and mode of mechanical ventilation.[1] There is a standardized nomenclature of mechanical ventilation that is specific about nomenclature related to modes, but not settings and variables.[2]

Terms are now split into acronyms of CONTROL VARIABLE + BREATH SEQUENCE + TARGETING SCHEME. As in PC-CMV, Pressure Controlled Continuous Mandatory Ventilation. The term trigger (commonly flow or pressure) denotes the criteria that starts inspiration and cycle denotes the criteria that stops it. The target variable should not be confused with the cycle variable or the control variable. The target variable only sets an upper limit for pressure, volume or flow.

  1. ^ Chatburn RL, Volsko TA, Hazy J, Harris LN, Sanders S (2011). "Determining the Basis for a Taxonomy of Mechanical Ventilation". Respir Care. 57 (4): 514–24. doi:10.4187/respcare.01327. PMID 22004898.
  2. ^ "Preferred Nomenclature for Mechanical Ventilation for Manuscripts Submitted to RESPIRATORY CARE". Respiratory Care Journal. Retrieved 9 June 2012.