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Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Control Mechanical Ventilation ... • TV- Use 8cc/kg ... patients with ARDS ... starting at 6cc/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 Control (AC ... Volume: 6-8 cc/kg ... Comparison #management #criticalcare
Neuromuscular Blockade (Paralytics) and Monitoring

Neuromuscular blockade caring for patients with severe ARDS and may reduce mortality.
Neuromuscular Blockade ... patients with severe ARDS ... • Improved ventilator ... Monitoring #neurology #criticalcare ... #ARDS #management
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
In ARDS, we know ... realize that in ARDS ... lung protective ventilation ... minimize the risk of Ventilator-Induced ... #foamed #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Key Components: ... indicated • EKG ... Obtain EKG if: ... indication of AC ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
between ETT and ventilator ... between legs Arms ... lines patent - ECG ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare