use AVAPS over bipap for better minute ventilation

• related: ICU intensive care unit
• tags: #permanent

• AVAPS is average volume assured pressure support
• AVAPS works like PRVC for noninvasive. It ensures a rate and tidal volume and adjusts pressure
• Initial recommended settign:
  • Vt: 8-10 cc/kg
  • RR: 20
  • EPAP: set for oxygenation
  • IPAP: EPAP + 4 to 25 cmH2O. ¹

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