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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
are delivered (Volume ... #Management #CriticalCare ... Comparison #Table #Volume ... Support #RebelEM #AssistControl
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Volume Assist/Control ... Delivers a set volume ... patient triggered, volume ... cycled, volume ... #assistcontrol
Lung Volumes and Capacities

The amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during
Lung Volumes and ... called the tidal volume ... The residual volume ... (RV) is the volume ... #Lung #Volumes #
Acute Kidney Injury - Differential Diagnosis Framework
PRERENAL:
 - Intrarenal vasoconstriction-hemodynamically mediated
 - Systemic vasodilation
 - Volume
vasodilation - Volume ... urinalysis, labs - Management ... correct, underlying volume ... renal biopsy - Management ... ultrasonography - Manaqement
Decompensated Heart Failure Management Strategies

Wet (volume overloaded) vs Dry (euvolemic) and Cold (low cardiac output) vs
Heart Failure Management ... Strategies Wet (volume ... #HeartFailure #management
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Ventilator Modes VC - Volume ... assist control volume ... is the same set volume ... Pressure Regulated Volume ... CriticalCare #Comparison #Management
The ARDSnet ideal body weight/tidal volume chart takes all of the calculations and guesswork out of
body weight/tidal volume ... appropriate tidal volume ... initial tidal volume ... #Management
Orthostatic Hypotension Management Algorithm
 • Hypovolemic?  Yes → Resuscitate
 • Volume Overloaded? No → Fludrocortisone
Orthostatic Hypotension Management ... Resuscitate • Volume ... Non-pharmacologic Management ... intravascular volume ... intravascular volume
Hyponatremia Treatment Algorithm

CHF, Cirrhosis - Fluid restriction
SIADH - Fluid restriction
 - Consider salt tablets if etiology
indicated Any form of volume ... over-correction (improved volume ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Pressure Regulated Volume ... ) Target Tidal Volume ... to the exhaled volume ... hit the target volume ... #Ventilation #management