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Modes of mechanical ventilation
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<p>Modes of mechanical ventilation are one of the most important aspects of the usage of <a href="/facts/Mechanical_ventilation/XSQ84JX9">mechanical ventilation</a>. The mode refers to the method of inspiratory support. In general, mode selection is based on <a href="/facts/Respiratory_therapist/IMYfd5xG">clinician</a> familiarity and institutional preferences, since there is a paucity of evidence indicating that the mode affects clinical outcome. The most frequently used forms of volume-limited mechanical ventilation are <a href="/facts/Intermittent_mandatory_ventilation/bgNY8Y8n">intermittent mandatory ventilation</a> (IMV) and <a href="/facts/Continuous_mandatory_ventilation/wbP9PDbs">continuous mandatory ventilation</a> (CMV). </p>