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Pros And Cons Of Volume Support (VS) Mode

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Volume support (VS)mode is intended to provide a control tidal volume and increased patient comfort. Used In weaning . In VS, tidal volume is set but not the inspiratory time or mandatory frequency. Ventilator deliver variable pressure support to provide the target tidal volume .during weaning or awakening of the patient , the the spontaneous tidal volume increase so the machine will decrease the pressure support.to maintain the target tidal volume the pressure support increase accordingly. the indication are spontaneous patient who required maintain tidal volume, ready for wean, and patient who have asynchrony with ventilator. Every mode have advantages and disadvantages. Volume support guaranteed tidal volume with the less required pressure,

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