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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... breaths); can use PS ... PS - Pressure ... can combine w/ PS ... CriticalCare #Comparison #Management
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm

Very early (0) - Single <2 cm, Preserved liver
in Cirrhosis - Management ... Algorithm Very ... liver function, PS ... HCC #Cirrhosis #Management ... #Algorithm #hepatology
RSI	and	Ventilator	Settings	Algorithm
#Management #Peds #RSI #RapidSequenceIntubation #VentilatorSettings #Algorithm #PEMSource
RSI and Ventilator ... Settings Algorithm ... #Management #Peds ... VentilatorSettings #Algorithm
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
An Algorithm for ... the Management ... Seizures The management ... patency, supporting ventilation ... #Management #Emergency
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... impact of basic management ... Difficult mask ventilation ... of spontaneous ventilation ... Difficult #airway #algorithm
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
Ventilator Alarms ... adjusting mode/PS ... adjust to full ventilation ... epicclearning.ca/ #Ventilator ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult airway management ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm ... #obese #Management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation ... (BiPAP) Algorithm ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare #management
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Weaning from the Ventilator ... - Algorithm Setting ... nickmmark #Weaning #Ventilator ... #Algorithm #Extubation ... #CriticalCare #Management
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... most basic sense, ventilator ... Pressure Support Ventilation ... of its peak • PS ... Modes #Comparison #management