What alternate term is used to describe pressure augmentation (PAug)?

What alternate term is used to describe pressure augmentation (PAug)?

• A. Volume assured pressure support (VAPS)
• B. Bi-level pressure support (BPS)
• C. Continuous airway pressure (CAP)
• D. Variable pressure support (VPS)

Answer: (A)

The term "pressure augmentation" or PAug is commonly referred to as "volume assured pressure support" (VAPS) because this mode combines the benefits of both pressure support and volume assurance, providing a set tidal volume with pressure support. In VAPS, the ventilator guarantees the patient receives a minimum tidal volume while allowing for pressure support to be augmented as needed based on the patient's inspiratory effort. This helps to ensure adequate ventilation and reduces the risk of under-ventilation during spontaneous breaths. While other terms mentioned may relate to pressure support modes in various ways, they do not specifically capture the dual function of maintaining assured volume while providing pressure support as VAPS does. Thus, VAPS accurately reflects the concept of pressure augmentation in ventilation strategies.

The term "pressure augmentation" or PAug is commonly referred to as "volume assured pressure support" (VAPS) because this mode combines the benefits of both pressure support and volume assurance, providing a set tidal volume with pressure support. In VAPS, the ventilator guarantees the patient receives a minimum tidal volume while allowing for pressure support to be augmented as needed based on the patient's inspiratory effort. This helps to ensure adequate ventilation and reduces the risk of under-ventilation during spontaneous breaths.

While other terms mentioned may relate to pressure support modes in various ways, they do not specifically capture the dual function of maintaining assured volume while providing pressure support as VAPS does. Thus, VAPS accurately reflects the concept of pressure augmentation in ventilation strategies.