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(S)CMV - Synchronized Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to "AC/VC"
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Rate
Synchronized Controlled Mechanical ... Most Similar to "AC ... 3) PEEP 4) FiO2 ... Parameters: - Can ... Synchronized #Controlled #Mechanical
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... auto-triggering), they can ... PEEP and high Fi02 ... assistcontrol #mechanical ... #ventilation #AC
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
• Titrate CPAP ... ideal) Invasive Mechanical ... volumes of ~6 cc ... patients with PaO2/FiO2 ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
2) PEEP 3) FiO2 ... 4) Can adjust ... Downside: Only can ... consistent Vt > 8cc ... Pressure #Support #mechanical
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Acquired Pneumonia (CAP ... Newly required mechanical ... • PaO2/FiO2 ratio ... Obtain in severe CAP ... cultures/nasal PCR
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
event, follow ACC ... algorithm to determine ... indication of AC ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... events or death (CARP