Here are some useful resources to introduce ventilator control, patient interactions, and graphic wave-forms.
The exercise is to review the pages and complete the provided forms to record your observations (see below to download the review forms).
Links to each of the ventilator mode reviews:
Volume Control: VC-CMV
Pressure Control (Absolute Pressure Controller): PC-CMV Absolute
Pressure Control (Delta Pressure Controller): PC-CMV Delta
Pressure Control Adaptive (Pressure Regulated Volume Control): PC-CMV Adaptive
Mode Comparison: This page demonstrates some of the key differences when using the above modes.
Other useful information:
Introduction to Ventilator Definitions & Calculations (download from below)
This document gives you many of the equations that you need to know when working with mechanical ventilators
Introduction to ventilator definitions and controls in VC
A good introduction to the controls and waveforms (use PDF viewer so you can see interactive comments)
Comparison of Modes (download from below)
This document compares the modes and highlights differences in use and performance
Use the "Vents Waveform Draw" to draw your own waveforms