The mode of ventilation that maintains a minimum Vᴇ by increasing or decreasing the amount of support (Vᴛ or respiratory rate)given to the patient is ___________________.

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In MMV,the ventilator automatically increases the level of support if the patient's spontaneous ventilation decreases,thus maintaining a consistent minimum Vᴇ.Patients who regain the ability to breathe spontaneously can increase their own Vᴇ,and the machine automatically lowers support without the clinician having to change any specific ventilator settings.

The Mode of Ventilation That Maintains a Minimum Vᴇ by Increasing