5.5.4 Breath Rate
Item Description
Definition The Breath Rate setting defines the minimum number of breaths the
ventilator will deliver as long as no inspiratory trigger effort from the
patient is detected. The cycles will be ventilator-initiated breaths.
The combination of the Breath Rate and Inspiratory Time setting is
limited by the I:E ratio range 1:9.9 to 2:1.
Setting max 40 bpm (Adult), 60 bpm (Pediatric mode)
Setting
resolution
1 bpm
Default
value
12 bpm (Adult mode)
20 bpm (Pediatric mode)
5.5.5 Backup Rate
Item Description
Definition The Backup Rate setting defines the minimum number of breaths the
ventilator will deliver as long as no inspiratory trigger effort from the
patient is detected. The cycles will be ventilator-initiated breaths.
The combination of the Backup Rate and Inspiratory Time setting is
limited by the I:E ratio range 1:9.9 to 2:1 (1:99 to 1:1 in MPV).
Setting min 4 bpm (Adult)
6 bpm (Pediatric mode)
0 bpm (MPV modes)
Setting max
30 bpm (Adult), 30 bpm (MPV), 60 bpm (Pediatric mode)
Setting
resolution
1 bpm
Default
value
12 bpm (Adult mode)
20 bpm (Pediatric mode)
80 How to Use the Vivo 45 LS
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