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Basics of Mechanical Ventilation

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Ventilator #Modes #Ventilation #CriticalCare #Management #Mechanical #Basics
of Mechanical Ventilation ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare #Management
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
- Modes of Mechanical ... Ventilation - Comparison ... now know many modes ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Breaths #Comparison
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Modes VC - Volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare #Comparison ... #Management #Mechanical
An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation:
This is a simplification of the general principles underlying the most common
to Mechanical Ventilation ... the most common ventilator ... modes. ... the reference #Management ... PCC #Mechanical #Ventilation
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation ... #diagnosis #management
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... most basic sense, ventilator ... modes are defined ... Pressure Support Ventilation ... #Comparison #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
trial Mechanical Ventilation ... Volume control mode ... of ventilation ... • Initial ventilator ... #mechanical #management
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult airway management ... controlled/guarantee modes ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm ... #obese #Management
RSI	and	Ventilator	Settings	Algorithm
#Management #Peds #RSI #RapidSequenceIntubation #VentilatorSettings #Algorithm #PEMSource
RSI and Ventilator ... Settings Algorithm ... #Management #Peds ... VentilatorSettings #Algorithm
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
Ventilator Alarms ... tiring on a weaning mode ... adjust to full ventilation ... epicclearning.ca/ #Ventilator ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management