- Discussion: - Delivers preset
tidal volume at preset rate. - No allowance is made for gas flow upon spontaneous effort by patient; - Usually reserved for intraoperative use with anesthesia - Requires heavy sedation or paralysis; - Assist controlled mechanical ventilation: (ACMV) - Ventilator delivers a preset
tidal volume each time the patient makes an inspiratory effort; - Entire minute ventilation is ventilator generated;
