5.5.19 Flow Pattern
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Definition Flow pattern sets the characteristics of the air flow in VCV modes.
Settings Square (constant flow during the inspiratory phase)
Decelerating (flow decreases linearly, may prevent air hunger)
Default
value
Square
5.5.20 Max Pressure
Item Description
Definition The Max Pressure setting is only used when Target Volume is
activated.
Max Pressure defines the upper pressure limit up to where the ventila-
tor can increase the pressure to reach the set Target Volume. If Target
Volume is not reached at Max Pressure, the ventilator will continue to
ventilate at this Max Pressure setting.
Setting min Current Min pressure setting
Setting max 50 cmH
2
O
Setting
resolution
0.5 below 10 cmH
2
O, 1.0 above 10 cmH
2
O
Tolerance ±0.5 cmH
2
O or ±5 %, whichever is the greatest.
Default
value
15 cmH
2
O
88 How to Use the Vivo 45 LS
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