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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Ventilation - Modes ... now know many modes ... delivered (Volume or Pressure ... #CriticalCare #Modes ... Table #Volume #Pressure
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
of Ventilator Modes ... volume (TV) PC - Pressure ... assist control pressure ... set time PRVC - Pressure ... #Ventilator #Modes
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
sense, ventilator modes ... there are many modes ... , Delivers set pressure ... Unlike in AC modes ... MechanicalVentilation #Basics #Modes
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... positive airway pressure ... volume assured pressure ... NonInvasive #Positive #Pressure
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
have lower peak pressures ... ; pressure modes ... sure the peak pressure ... and plateau pressure
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
non-invasive positive pressure ... controlled/guarantee modes ... Ventilation • Plateau pressure ... non-ARDS • Driving pressure ... increase in airway pressure
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
transmembrane pressure ... CRRT machine CRRT Modes ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes
Heart Pressures - Reference Cheat Sheet
Formula Review Guide for Heart pressure American Society of Echocardiography
Heart Pressures ... Guide for Heart pressure ... - Right Atrial Pressure ... Pulmonary Artery Pressure ... - Left Atrial Pressure
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Peak Inspiratory Pressure ... (PIP): Dynamic pressure ... PIP – Plateau Pressure ... Plateau Pressure ... (Static pressure
Right Heart Cath - Normal Cardiac Pressures

Right Atrial Pressure (RAP) or Central Venous Pressure (CVP)
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Normal Cardiac Pressures ... Right Atrial Pressure ... Central Venous Pressure ... Right Ventricular Pressure ... ) Left Atrial Pressure