Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV). Beneficial or not?

Ventilators functions and features have evolved with the advancement of technology along addition microprocessors. It is important to understand examine benefits risks associated these advanced automated modes. Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV) a mode that unique Hamilton Medical ventilators, thereby limiting number clinicians who experience using this mode. ASV can make changes respiratory rate tidal volume adjusting driving pressure in absence professional. ventilator strategies when it detects patient’s lung dynamics. The scope not universally understood. Respiratory therapists may feel their position would be threatened use smart This paper will aim review literature on ventilation. address following research questions broaden understanding 1) Is effective for weaning patients? 2) safe ventilation patients COPD ARDS? 3) dynamics? 4) Does impact bedside therapist? Conclusions: appears at least or even more superior other modes especially during off mechanical ventilation, forms failure. More studies different clinical conditions head-to-head Keywords: ASV, COPD, ARDS, Weaning