5.5.8 Backup Insp. Time (Backup Inspiratory Time)
Item Description
Definition The Backup Inspiratory Time setting defines the length of each inspi-
ration delivered during ventilator-triggered backup ventilation, initi-
ated by the set Backup Rate.
The combination of the Backup Inspiratory Time and Backup Rate
setting is limited by the I:E ratio 2:1 (1:99 to 1:1 in MPV).
Setting min 0.3 s
Setting max 5 s (Adult), 2 s (Pediatric)
Setting
resolution
0.1 s
Default
value
1.5 s(Adult mode)
1 s (Pediatric mode)
5.5.9 Sigh Rate
Item Description
Definition The Sigh rate sets the frequency of which breaths with an increased
pressure or volume are delivered to the patient.
If the High Pressure alarm or the High Tidal Volume alarm is given,
the Sigh function will be disabled as long as the alarm condition
remains.
Setting min Off, every 10 breaths .
Setting max Every 250 breaths.
Setting
resolution
10 breaths
Default
value
Off
NOTE
In pressure modes (during the sigh breath), the high pressure alarm will automatically
be set 10 cmH
2
O above set sigh pressure (max 70 cmH
2
O).
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