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Spontaneous ventilatory modes on mechanical ventilation and ICU benefits

Modalidades ventilatorias espontáneas en ventilación mecánica y sus beneficios en UCI

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to review total and partial ventilatory support, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) as a way of providing spontaneous ventilation, airway pressure release ventilation (APRV), and the characteristics of spontaneous ventilation including respiratory and cardiovascular benefits.