A 68-year-old man with ARDS (lung compliance 20 mL/cm H~2~O) is on mechanical ventilation. The team is deciding between Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV) and Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV) for weaning. Which feature best distinguishes these two modes?

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