HHS; Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma; Nonketotic hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma (NKHHC); Hyperosmolar nonketotic coma (HONK); Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic state; Diabetes - hyperosmolar Patient Instructions
Pressure support is a pressure-targeted mode of ventilatory support. Each inspiratory effort by the patient is augmented by an elevation in the airway pressure at the onset of an inspiratory effort.
Full Definition of SUPPORT. 1. a: the act or process of supporting: the condition of being supported. 2. 3. : sufficient strength in a suit bid by one's partner in bridge to justify raising the suit.See support defined for English-language learners. support. noun. : the act of showing that you believe that someone or something is good or acceptable: approval of someone or something. : the act of helping someone by giving love, encouragement, etc.