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[Control and assist-control modes of mechanical ventilation]

C M Reina Ferragut1

  • 1Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos. Hospital Saon Dureta. Palma de Mallorca. Spain. insaucip@hsd.es

Summary

Control ventilation ensures preset breaths for patients with severe respiratory issues or deep sedation. Assist-control ventilation allows patient-initiated breaths while the respirator manages all respiration.

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