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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Modes VC - Volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... (e.g. ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare #
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
work? ... (LPV) • PRVC mav ... ; pressure modes ... • TV- Use 8cc/kg ... #AC #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
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
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
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
Hypotension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Hypotension is commonly due to unnecessarily deep anaesthesia, the autonomic
moving OR ventilator ... using reservoir bag ... and positioning (e.g ... Endocrine cause (eg ... Diagnosis #Management #Workup
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
between ETT and ventilator ... tracheostomy cuff pressure ... lines patent - ECG ... is in dynamic mode ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare