Is Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory (SIMV) ventilation the same as Pressure Control (PC) mode?

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Comparison of SIMV and PC Modes

  • SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation) and PC (Pressure Control) modes are two different ventilation modes used in mechanical ventilation.
  • SIMV is a mode where the ventilator delivers a set number of mandatory breaths at a specified rate, and the patient can breathe spontaneously between these breaths 1.
  • PC mode, on the other hand, is a mode where the ventilator delivers breaths at a set pressure, regardless of the patient's spontaneous breathing efforts.
  • There is no direct comparison between SIMV and PC modes in the provided studies, as they focus on comparing SIMV with other modes, such as assist-control ventilation 2, 3, 4.
  • However, it can be inferred that SIMV and PC modes are not the same, as they have different mechanisms of action and are used in different clinical scenarios.

Key Differences between SIMV and PC Modes

  • The primary difference between SIMV and PC modes is the way the ventilator delivers breaths.
  • SIMV delivers a set number of mandatory breaths, while PC mode delivers breaths at a set pressure.
  • SIMV is often used in patients who require partial ventilatory support, while PC mode is used in patients who require full ventilatory support.
  • The choice of ventilation mode depends on the patient's specific needs and clinical condition, and should be guided by clinical experience and evidence-based practice 5.

References

3
Research

A crossover analysis of mandatory minute ventilation compared to synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation in neonates.

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2005

5
Research

Synchronized mechanical ventilation for respiratory support in newborn infants.

The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2008

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