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assist-control ventilation (A/CV)
A/CV, ACV, AC
1) tidal volume is set by the operator
2) A/C rate is the minimum # of breaths patient will receive per minute
3) patient can trigger ventilator by making an inspiratory effort, raising the ventilation rate above the set rate
General
mechanical ventilation (assisted ventilation)
References
Jon D. Hirasuna, M.D. Clinical Professor of Medicine,
UC Davis, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, UCSF, Sept
1997