(S)CMV - Synchronized Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary Most Similar to "AC/VC" Basic Set Parameters: 1) Rate 2) Tidal Volume 3) PEEP 4) FiO2 What's Happening: - The ventilator will deliver breaths of the set volume at a set rate. - If the patient initiates a breath the ventilator will deliver the full set volume. Best for: - ARDS & patients that are sedated or inactive Downside: - Uncomfortable for patients with respiratory drive (pt/vent asynchrony) - May result in hyperventilation in patients with respiratory drive. Advanced Parameters: - Can adjust I:E time, patient trigger type & sensitivity, flow pattern. Casey Albin, MD @caseyalbin #SCMV #Synchronized #Controlled #Mechanical #Ventilation #management #pulmonary
