A taxonomy for ventilator modes

References & further reading

• Chatburn RL, El-Khatib M, Mireles-Cabodevila E. A taxonomy for mechanical ventilation: 10 fundamental maxims. Respir Care 2014 Nov;59(11).
• Chatburn RL. Chapter 2. Classification of Mechanical Ventilators and Modes of Ventilation. In: Tobin MJ, ed. Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation.
• Younes M. Chapter 12. Proportional-Assist Ventilation. In: Tobin MJ, ed. Principles and Practice of Mechanical Ventilation, 3e.
• PAV+ section of 980 PB vent manual on vent resources folder p371 (informal — Daniel to complete the citation).