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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
- Modes of Mechanical ... Ventilation - Comparison ... Controlled, Assisted, Supported ... Variables #Breaths #Comparison ... Volume #Pressure #Support
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Modes VC - Volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... PS - Pressure Support ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare #Comparison
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... most basic sense, ventilator ... determined by the mode ... Often, a "weaning" mode ... #Comparison #management
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
ECMO) - Basics Mode ... cardiopulmonary support ... failure • Adjust ventilator ... minimizing further ventilator-induced ... clearance (ie, ventilation
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
ASV - Adaptive Support ... Ventilation Summary ... While a "weaning" mode ... choose different mode ... ASV #Adaptive #Support
Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist as an alternative to pressure support ventilation in adults - This randomised
alternative to pressure support ... ventilation in ... remaining in a partial ventilator ... mode in intubated ... Neurally #Adjusted #Ventilation
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
Selecting Respiratory Support ... noninvasive respiratory support ... -Serial evaluation ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
between ETT and ventilator ... suction - Breasts supported ... Pelvis: - Pelvis support ... is in dynamic mode