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1) The document discusses the development of standardized terminology for ventilators by ISO TC 121 SC4. It outlines the process of reviewing literature and ventilator manuals to develop consensus definitions. 2) Key terms developed include "spontaneous breath", "mandatory inflation", "PEEP", "CPAP", "bilevel", and "ventilator mode". Precise definitions aim to distinguish between settings and observations, and patient-initiated vs. ventilator-initiated breaths. 3) Diagrams are presented to illustrate the

Author

Michael Levit

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EN