The BiLVL mode (also referred to as “By Level”) on the O2E700 ventilator combines features of pressure ventilation and spontaneous breathing support, making it similar to SIMV, but with more control over inspiratory and expiratory pressures.
How BiLVL Mode Works:
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The ventilator cycles between two pressure levels:
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Inspiratory Pressure (Pi)
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Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
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It provides a set number of pressure-controlled breaths per minute, while also allowing spontaneous breathing at any time during the respiratory cycle.
🫁 If the patient breathes spontaneously:
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The ventilator detects the effort and assists the breath using the PSV (Pressure Support Ventilation) setting.
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If the patient demands more flow than the ventilator is delivering, they can inhale additional air from the ambient environment via the air filter intake.
🔄 Trigger Sensitivity (Flow Trigger):
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Default: 3 L/min
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Adjustable: 1–15 L/min
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Controls how sensitive the ventilator is to detecting a patient’s inspiratory effort.
Key Features of BiLVL Mode:
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Hybrid functionality: Allows both mandatory pressure-controlled breaths and spontaneous assisted breaths.
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Automatic cycle adjustment: The ventilator modifies its timing and flow in real-time based on patient effort.
Settings Available in BiLVL Mode:
Setting | Description |
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Pi | Sets the inspiratory pressure level |
Rate | Sets the number of breaths per minute |
PEEP | Sets the positive end-expiratory pressure |
I:E Ratio | Defines the ratio of inspiration to expiration time |
Ti | Sets the inspiratory time |
PSV | Defines pressure support during spontaneous inspiration |
Trig (L/min) | Adjusts the flow sensitivity for detecting a patient-triggered breath |
Termination | Sets the flow percentage at which the ventilator ends inspiration |
O₂% | Sets the inspired oxygen concentration |
MV Max/Min | Alarm thresholds for minute volume (high and low) |
P Max/Min | Alarm thresholds for airway pressure (high and low) |
When to Use BiLVL Mode:
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Ideal for patients who require pressure-controlled ventilation but can breathe spontaneously between cycles.
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Offers a more physiological breathing pattern and can help in weaning or supporting patients with variable respiratory efforts.