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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 ... Volume Control (AC ... Volume: 6-8 cc/kg ... Unlike in AC modes ... 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
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 ... is in dynamic mode ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare