Which type of ventilator is most appropriate for the patient who requires minimal ventilator support?

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The type of ventilator that is most appropriate for the patient who requires minimal ventilator support is the synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV). Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation delivers a preset volume and rate and matches the patient's effort. SIMV prevents the patient and the ventilator from competing with one another.

Which Type of Ventilator Is Most Appropriate for the Patient