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Flow Pattern Types
Two flow patterns are available in Volume Control ventilation therapy
modes:
•
Square
•
Ramp
Square
With a square wave pattern, airflow is generally constant throughout
inspiration of the breath.
FLOW
Ramp
With a ramp flow pattern, the airflow starts high and decreases
throughout inspiration of the breath.
FLOW
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Square Flow Pattern
TIME
50% of
Peak Flow
Ramp Waveform Pattern
TIME