assist-control mode


mode

 [mōd] in statistics, the most frequently occurring value or item in a distribution.1. pacing mode.2. the manner of interaction between a ventilator and the person being ventilated, usually defined in terms of what the stimulus is that starts the ventilation.assist mode a mode of ventilation" >positive pressure ventilation in which the patient initiates and terminates all or most breaths and the ventilator gives some amount of support. See also control mode and assist-control mode.assist-control mode a mode of ventilation" >positive pressure ventilation in which the ventilator is in assist mode unless the patient's respiration rate falls below a certain amount, in which case the ventilator switches to a control mode. When the strength or rate of respiration increases again, the ventilator goes back into assist mode.assisted mode assist mode.asynchronous mode a pacing mode in which there is regular stimulation without regard to sensed cardiac signals.control mode (controlled mode) a mode of ventilation" >positive pressure ventilation in which the ventilator controls the initiation and volume of breaths. See also assist mode and assist-control mode.inhibited mode a pacing mode in which a sensed event prevents or stops a pacing stimulus and starts a timing cycle.pacing mode in pacing" >cardiac pacing terminology, the manner of stimulation of a cardiac chamber by an pacemaker" >artificial pacemaker, referring to whether or not sensed cardiac signals (events) are used to inhibit or trigger stimulation. Types include asynchronous, inhibited, and modes" >triggered modes.pressure control mode a mode of ventilation" >positive pressure ventilation in which each breath is augmented by air at a fixed rate and amount of pressure, with tidal volume not being fixed. See also under ventilation.pressure support mode a mode of ventilation" >positive pressure ventilation similar to the assist mode; the patient breathes spontaneously and breathing is augmented by air at a preset amount of pressure. See also under ventilation.triggered mode a pacing mode in which the stimulus is emitted in response to a sensed event.