Table 2. Mouthpiece ventilation settings for patients 1 and 2.
| Patient | Mode | IPAPmin, cmH2O | IPAPmax, cmH2O | EPAP, cmH2O | AVAPS rate | VT, L | TG | Cycle | RT, s | RR, breaths/min | IT, s | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ST-AVAPS | 10 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 650 | 4 | 25% | 3 | 10 | 1,2 | Nasal |
| 4 | AC | 4 | 750 | 1,2 | Nasal |
IPAPmin: minimum inspiratory positive airway pressure; IPAPmax: maximum inspiratory positive airway pressure; EPAP: expiratory positive airway pressure; AVAPS: average volume assured pressure support; VT: tidal volume; TG: trigger flow; RT: rise time; RR: respiratory rate; IT: inspiratory time; ST: spontaneous-timed; and AC: assist-control