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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... assist control pressure ... (e.g. ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management #Mechanical
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... does this mode work ... (LPV) • PRVC mav ... assistcontrol #mechanical ... #criticalcare #
Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
airway resistance (e.g ... intrathoracic pressure ... airway resistance (e.g ... acute scenario (e.g ... diagnosis #management #criticalcare
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... most basic sense, ventilator ... Volume: 6-8 cc/kg ... adjust to achieve Vte ... Comparison #management #criticalcare
Neonatal Resuscitation - Airway and Breathing
Airway
 • Opened by placing the infants's head in a neutral
circuit (e.g. mechanical ... self-inflating bag ... at inspiratory pressure ... peak inspiratory pressure ... Intubation and mechanical
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
ventilation that ... • Decreases work ... tidal volumes (Vt ... Should monitor Vt ... for barotrauma (eg
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Support Ventilation ... do some of the work ... pull consistent Vt ... > 8cc/kg at 6/6 ... #Support #mechanical
Clinical Management for Three Common Causes of Shock 
HEMORRHAGIC SHOCK
 • Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Ensure adequate ventilation ... when possible (eg ... dysrhythmias (eg ... reverse the insult (eg ... Shock #Management #CriticalCare
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
confirm reservoir bag ... moving OR ventilator ... switching to hand ventilation ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Checklist VITALS: If bad ... TTE: Helps to know ... failure, esp in work-up ... will also get an EKG ... #criticalcare