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Basics of Mechanical Ventilation

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Ventilator #Modes #Ventilation #CriticalCare #Management #Mechanical #Basics
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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... Modes VC - Volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Modes #Ventilation ... CriticalCare #Comparison #Management
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
Proning Nursing Checklist ... between ETT and ventilator ... is in dynamic mode ... Proning #Nursing #Checklist ... #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 ... #Modes #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
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
modes are defined ... determined by the mode ... there are many modes ... Often, a "weaning" mode ... Unlike in AC modes
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
How does this mode ... volume limited mode ... should I use this mode ... general-purpose mode ... pressures; pressure modes
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
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
tiring on a weaning mode ... consider adjusting mode ... tiring on weaning mode ... reached in PC mode ... increase RR in PC mode
Checklist for SBT with Suspected Cardiovascular Causes of Failure in Mechanical Ventilation Weaning

#Mechanical #Ventilation #Weaning #SBT
Checklist for SBT ... in Mechanical Ventilation ... #Mechanical #Ventilation ... #Weaning #SBT #Checklist ... #Management #Cardiovascular