Vent control
Vent modes
- Volume control: set VT and RR; pressure varies with compliance/resistance.
- Pressure control: set pressure and time; volume varies.
- Pressure support/spontaneous: patient-triggered support, not default for paralyzed patients.
Vent control
Educational resource only. Use institutional protocols, local policy, and bedside clinical judgment. Not a substitute for supervised training, medical direction, or emergency care guidance.