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Respiratory Therapy Glossary
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extubation
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IVT
The planned removal of an endotracheal tube from a patient who has been mechanically ventilated.
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SIMV
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Technical
IVT
A mechanical ventilation mode that delivers mandatory breaths synchronized with patient effort while allowing spontaneou...
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