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(S)CMV - Synchronized Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to "AC/VC"
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Rate
Controlled Mechanical Ventilation ... Most Similar to "AC ... /VC" Basic Set Parameters ... Happening: - The ventilator ... #management #pulmonary
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... : The Basics In ... sense, ventilator ... Pressure Support Ventilation ... Comparison #management #criticalcare
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics ... used to treat pulmonary ... Suppots lungs (pulmonary ... Oxygenation #ECMO #Basics ... #criticalcare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Control Mechanical Ventilation ... Lung Protective Ventilation ... initial minute ventilation ... #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Aspiration - unable to clear ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
overventilated (ratio of ventilation ... • Lymphatics clear ... as metastatic pulmonary ... Pulmonary Diseases ... lung #diseases #differential
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Can be used to clear ... - In unable to clear ... Emergencies #diagnosis #differential ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare #