COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PRESSURE CONTROL VENTILATION VERSUS VOLUME CONTROL VENTILATION IN PEDIATRIC ICU PATIENTS NEEDING MECHANICAL VENTILATION

Abstract

Background: Mechanical ventilation is a critical intervention in pediatric intensive care units 
(PICUs), with Pressure Control Ventilation (PCV) and Volume Control Ventilation (VCV) 
being the primary modes. Understanding their efficacy and safety in pediatric settings is vital 
for optimizing patient outcomes. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 200 pediatric 
ICU patients requiring mechanical ventilation, divided equally into PCV and VCV groups. We 
assessed ventilator-free days, incidence of ventilator-associated complications, and overall 
survival and clinical improvement rates. Statistical analysis included chi-square tests for 
categorical data and t-tests for continuous variables.