Volume Controlled Ventilation (VCV)

Abstract

Volume-controlled ventilation is a form of controlled ventilation. A targeted tidal volume is set and administered to the patient. The set flow determines the speed at which the air is administered. The breathing cycle depends on the settings of the ventilation rate and respiratory time ratio. Volume-controlled ventilation appears to be the classic form of ventilation. It has the advantage of ensuring safe and reliable ventilation for the patient. Disadvantages include unknown high ventilation pressures, pendulum air, shear forces and emphysema formation.

Volume-controlled ventilation is a form of controlled ventilation. The work of breathing is performed by the respirator. Unlike pressure-controlled ventilation, where ventilation pressures are set, a tidal volume is set and administered to the patient. Volume-controlled ventilation appears to be the classic form of ventilation. It has the advantage of providing safe and reliable ventilation for the patient with a secured inspiratory volume.