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Vent control

Pressure control

Set inspiratory pressure and time; VT changes with compliance and resistance.

Pressure-control parametersPinsp, Ti, RR, PEEP, FiO₂.Low volume alarmVT may fall if compliance worsens or resistance rises.DyssynchronyTiming mismatch and demand problems.

Use case

  • May improve synchrony in selected patients.
  • Monitor delivered VT because it can rise or fall as mechanics change.
About this resource
Created by: Andrew Pirotte, MD; Kyle Brown, MD; Reba Hodge, MD; Amanda Vanderwerf, PharmD, BCEMP; Morgan Kimball, PharmD, BCEMP; Joshua Mohess Clinical review: Emergency medicine faculty review completed. Medication content reviewed by Amanda Vanderwerf, PharmD, BCEMP, and Morgan Kimball, PharmD, BCEMP. Last reviewed: 2026-07-23 Next scheduled review: 2027-01-23 Designed for: EM residents, emergency physicians, EMS clinicians, airway educators, and simulation faculty Important: Educational resource and cognitive-aid guide only; not a bedside order set or substitute for local protocol, medical direction, or clinical judgment. Website contact: [email protected]