#306 Volume Control vs Pressure Control Ventilation Explained: Principles, Settings, and Comparison

WhiteBoard Medicine - Emergency And Critical Care · Aug 14, 2026 · 28m

Volume control and pressure control are two foundational modes of mechanical ventilation. In this episode, we compare volume control ventilation with pressure control ventilation, focusing on core principles, ventilator settings, pressure and flow patterns, tidal volume delivery, and practical bedside differences. Topics covered include: • What volume control ventilation is • What pressure control ventilation is • Mandatory breaths and controlled ventilation • Tidal volume, inspiratory pressure, respiratory rate, PEEP, and FiO2 • How volume control delivers a set tidal volume • How pressure…