assist-control ventilation (A/CV)
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Introduction
- tidal volume is set by the operator
- A/C rate is the minimum # of breaths patient will receive per minute
- patient can trigger ventilator by making an inspiratory effort, raising the ventilation rate above the set rate
More general terms
References
- ↑ Jon D. Hirasuna, M.D. Clinical Professor of Medicine, UC Davis, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF, Sept 1997