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List of modes of mechanical ventilation by category

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Modes of mechanical ventilation has only had an established nomenclature since 2008.[1] It is suggested that the modes categorized under the following sections be referred to as their section header instead of their individual name, which is often a brand name instead of the preferred nomenclature.[1]

Volume controlled continuous mandatory ventilation

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Volume controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation

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Pressure controlled continuous mandatory ventilation

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Pressure controlled intermittent mandatory ventilation

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Continuous spontaneous ventilation

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Strategies of mechanical ventilation

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Strategies are not modes of mechanical ventilation but are instead strategies for using modes.

References

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  1. ^ a b Donn SM (2009). "Neonatal ventilators: how do they differ?". J Perinatol. 29 (Suppl 2): S73-8. doi:10.1038/jp.2009.23. PMID 19399015.