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Aid controlled ventilation (ACV) is a mode of mechanical ventilation used in critical care settings to assist with breathing in patients who are unable to breathe adequately on their own. ACV is a type of volume-controlled ventilation in which the ventilator delivers a preset volume of air to the patient's lungs with each breath, regardless of the patient's effort.
In ACV, the ventilator controls the timing, volume, and rate of breaths delivered to the patient. The rate of breaths is usually set based on the patient's respiratory rate or clinical condition. The volume of air delivered with each breath is also preset, and the ventilator adjusts the pressure delivered to the patient's airways to achieve the desired volume.
ACV is often used in critically ill patients who require full ventilatory support, such as those with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), severe pneumonia, or other respiratory failure. It can also be used in patients who require short-term ventilatory support after surgery or trauma.
While ACV can provide life-saving support in critically ill patients, it is not without risks. Overventilation, barotrauma, and lung injury can occur if the settings are not carefully monitored and adjusted to the patient's needs. As with any mode of mechanical ventilation, ACV should be administered by trained professionals in a critical care setting.