Table 4.3: Adjustable Parameters In P(A)Cv Mode - ResMed Elisee 150 Clinical Manual

P(A)CV
Principle of (Assisted) Controlled Pressure Ventilation
The course of a cycle
In P(A)CV mode, cycles are pressure controlled. Flow is adjusted to maintain the set pressure
during the set inspiratory time. Controlled cycles are delivered according to the respiratory rate
set by the user. In PACV mode, assisted controlled cycles can be triggered by the patient over
and above the set respiratory rate.
The tidal volume and the minute volume are based on the resistance and compliance of the
patient's respiratory system.
The set P insp is added to the PEEP, so Total inspiratory pressure = Pinsp + PEEP.

Table 4.3: Adjustable parameters in P(A)CV mode

Adjustable parameters
V
T
V
TS
Flow shape
F
Fmini
Ti
Ti, max flow or I/E
Ti Max
P insp.
PS
PEEP
Slope
Inspiratory triggers
Expiratory trigger
Apnea parameters
Recruitment parameters
Note:
volume delivered may vary depending on compliance and resistance. It is therefore important to
monitor the inspiratory and expiratory volumes using the max and min V
and max minute volume alarms (the minute volume alarm is not available if the FiO
activated).
50/170
In P(A)CV, the flow is adjusted to maintain a constant pressure. Consequently, the
Assisted Controlled Pressure Ventilation P(A)CV
PACV mode only
and V and the min
TI TE
option is
2
NOT013189-6