We applied the theoretical classification of ventilation modes to one of our unit ventilators, the Draeger Evita 4. We are going to deal with the SLE 5000 ventilators as well.
We emphasized the confusing terminology in IMV mode of mandatory and spontaneous breaths (which are all spontaneous!!!).
Remember:
mandatory = full support breaths
spontaneous = partial (PS) support or not supported breaths
Started discussing case scenarios of neonate with RDS ventilated with lung protective strategy.
