Will sensitivity of 0 ever trigger a positive pressure ventilation event?

A sensitivity setting of 0 in the context of mechanical ventilation typically indicates that the ventilator is not set to detect any inspiratory effort from the patient. This means that the ventilator will not respond to any attempts the patient may make to initiate a breath. Because of this, a sensitivity of 0 would prevent the ventilator from triggering a positive pressure ventilation event, as it relies on a certain level of inspiratory effort to recognize that the patient is attempting to breathe.

This setting is particularly important in managing patients who may be unable to initiate breaths on their own or in scenarios where you want to ensure that the ventilator is fully controlled without patient-induced triggers. Therefore, a sensitivity of 0 does not facilitate any spontaneous breathing or positive pressure events, making it crucial for maintaining controlled ventilation in certain clinical situations.