Preset positive pressure used to augment the patient's inspiratory effort is known as

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Preset positive pressure used to augment the patient's inspiratory efforts is known as pressure support ventilation.With continuous positive airway pressure, positive pressure is applied during spontaneous breaths; the patient controls rate, inspiratory flow, and tidal volume.Positive end-expiratory pressure is positive pressure applied at the end of expiration of ventilator breaths.

Preset Positive Pressure Used to Augment the Patient's Inspiratory Effort