May 19, 2003, 08:30 PM
cammyb63Explanation of PRVC/Automode
Please help with defining PRVC / Auto and the different components involved in these modes. We are using the Servoi and any hints and tips on modes and weaning would be great.
May 25, 2003, 09:37 PM
JonKayeWhat has Siemens given you about this? I saw from their 300A manual a pretty explicit definition of AutoMode (you can see a summary of it from
VentWorld Product Viewer for the Siemens 300A), b
As far as PRVC is concerned, take a look at
http://www.uthscsa.edu/respiratorycare/vent-handout.PDF. I haven't reviewed it personally, but it talks about PRVC among other new modes.
December 19, 2003, 04:33 PM
tphiffMaquet (formerly Siemens) should have provided you with a clinical apps specialist. If you do not know who is covering your area call your sells person . If you don't know who that is call Gayle Herrington, clinical apps specialist for Maquet at (817) 266-4607. She will be able to help you or point you in the right direction.
March 21, 2006, 02:52 PM
<Ron>PRVC ; stands for "Pressure Regulated Volume Control". It is a volume mode that as patient lung compliance changes it assist in keeping the pressure in the lung at the most minual level, thus protecting the patient.
If you are framilure with ventilators. The
PB 840 has a simular mode refured to as VC+
Ron