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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... Volume control mode ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... work? ... ; pressure modes ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
Mechanical Ventilation ... relation between the mode ... relationship for pressure ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
lowest amount of work ... optimizing 1) Pinsp (pressure ... While a "weaning" mode ... with ARDS, COPD, asthma ... Adaptive #Support #Mechanical
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management