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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... APRV - Airway Pressure ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management
Prone Ventilation in Critical Care - Procedure Instructions
Step 1 – Staffing 
Step 2 – Positioning
Step 3
Prone Ventilation ... Critical Care - Procedure ... #Ventilation #Procedure ... #Instructions #CriticalCare ... Proning #Steps #Management
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... difficult mask ventilation ... controlled/guarantee modes ... pressure • Prone ... #CriticalCare
Prone Ventilation in Critical Care - Procedure Instructions

Step 1 – Staffing 
Step 2 – Positioning
Step 3
Prone Ventilation ... Critical Care - Procedure ... #Ventilation #Procedure ... #Instructions #CriticalCare ... Proning #Steps #Management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... Sedation plan o Ventilator ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... intrathoracic procedure ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
or to setup the ventilator ... , has an ASCOM phone ... Backup b) Surgical Airway ... #Assignments #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
between ETT and ventilator ... is in dynamic mode ... 20-30 mins post prone ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... Sedation plan o Ventilator ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management ... #procedure