Many terms are used in<unk>  ventilation, some are specific to brand, model, trademark and mode of<unk>  ventilation. There is a standardized<unk>  that is specific about<unk>  related to modes, but not settings and variables. Terms are now split into acronyms of CONTROL VARIABLE + BREATH SEQUENCE + TARGETING SCHEME. As in PC-CMV, Pressure Controlled Continuous Mandatory Ventilation. The term trigger (commonly flow or pressure) denotes the criteria that starts inspiration and cycle denotes the criteria that stops it. The target variable should not be confused with the cycle variable or the control variable. The target variable only sets an upper limit for pressure, volume or flow.
Nomenclature of mechanical ventilation
Classification of pneumonia
Table of modes of mechanical ventilation
Theories of general anaesthetic action
ICU quality and management tools
Defense blood standard system
Breath diagnostics
Notes on Nursing