Controls:
Control principle Continuous flow, pressure-limited,time-cycled
Conventional ventilation IMV/IPPV, CPAP
Triggered ventilation IMV, SIPPV, PSV1), Leak adapted
Trigger Flow/volume trigger, Leak adapted
Trigger delay approx. 30 ms
High Frequency Ventilation1) 3) CPAP+HFV, IMV+HFV
Frequency 5 to 20 Hz
Volume Gurantee Ventilation1) SIMV+VG, SIPPV+VG, PSV+VG
Oxygen mixer loss (bleed flow) 0 (zero) L/min

Monitoring:
Flow Monitoring at the Y-piece, integrated
Volume Monitoring at the Y-piece, integrated
Lung function monitoring Compliance, resistance C20/C, time constant
FiO2 Monitoring integrated
Real-time curves Flow and pressure, integrated
Inspiratory Oxygen concentration 21 -100 vol. % oxygen
Peak Pressure to 99 mbar
Mean Airway Pressure to 99 mbar
Graphic trends 6 parameters, integrated
Logbook record of last 100 alarms

Mechanical Ventilation:
Use of a machine to induce alternating inflation and deflation of the lungs with air
Regulates Oxygen/CO2 levels in blood
Volume and Pressure of Air forced into Lungs is controlled
Has to meet varying demands of patient ventilation

Modes of Ventilation:

Volume control
Pressure control
CPAP/BIPAP
Support Ventilation
Combination Of Modes
Intermittent mandatory Ventilation

Components of Ventilator System:
Compressed Gas Source
Patient Breathing Circuit
Mixer/Blender
Hoses
Optional monitoring
O2
Volume

Classification:
Driving Mechanism
Pneumatic (Mark 7)
Electronic (Siemens 900C)Function
Respirators: Short time ventilator support
Conventional Ventilators :long term, advance Support Portability
Transport/battery backup Patients Adult Pediatric Or Neonatal

Technologies and Jargon:
Turbine technology
High frequency Oscillatory ventilation
Modes IMV, SIMV, PC, VC, S/T etc.
MRI Compatible (Non ferromagnetic components)
Flow Sensors- Volume Measurements
Pressure transducers