Mechanical Ventilation Order Updated

For All Providers and Clinicians Placing Mechanical Ventilation Orders
Mechanical Ventilation Order Updated
Effective Monday, Aug. 16

On Monday, Aug. 16, the Mechanical Ventilation order will be updated to reflect the following:

  • Inspiratory time (I time) removed from assist-control (AC), as well as synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) options for invasive ventilation.

  • Buttons added for:

    • Average volume-assured pressure support (AVAPS)

    • Spontaneous/Timed

    • Group selections under AVPS and Spontaneous/Timed

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