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Glossary
G-2
FIO
2 fractional inspired oxygen
FRC
functional residual capacity
f/VT
rate versus tidal volume ratio; rapid shallow breathing index
HIP
high inspiratory pressure
HME
heat and moisture exchanger
hPa
unit of pressure measurement hecto Pascals
I:E
ratio inspiration:exhalation ratio
ICU
intensive care unit
ISO
International Standards Organization
IMV
intermittent mandatory ventilation
Inop
inoperational
IPAP
inspiratory positive airway pressure
I-Time
inspiratory time
L
Liter
MAP
mean airway pressure
mL
milliliter, or 1/1000 L
mm
millimeters
msec
millisecond
M
a notation for screw threads: metric
NPPV
noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
NO
nitric oxide
O
2 molecular oxygen
OIM
operator initiated mandatory
Paw
airway pressure
PCV
pressure-controlled ventilation
Pe End
airway pressure at end exhalation
Esprit® Ventilator Operator's Manual © Respironics, Inc.
REF 580-1000-01 Y
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