Is Positive controlled ventilation Right for You?
By Dr. Pablo Martin, MD · · Pulmonology
Our Pulmonology team put together this overview of positive controlled ventilation for patients and families.
About this topic
Topic: positive controlled ventilation. A method of mechanical ventilation in which pressure is maintained to increase the volume of gas remaining in the lungs at the end of expiration, thus reducing the shunting of blood through the lungs and improving gas exchange.
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.