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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
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
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
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation ... - Modes of Mechanical ... Ventilation - Comparison ... now know many modes ... #Modes #Mechanical
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 ... settings • Manage Ventilator
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 ... there are many modes ... Pressure Support Ventilation
Swiss Cheese Model for Respiratory Virus Defense
Physical Distance
Ventilation
Masks
Hand Hygiene
Fast and Sensitive Testing
Contact Tracing
Surface Cleaning

- Ian Mackay,
Swiss Cheese Model ... Physical Distance Ventilation ... #SwissCheese #Model ... coronavirus #covid19 #management
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
Ventilator Alarms ... tiring on a weaning mode ... consider adjusting mode ... adjust to full ventilation ... epicclearning.ca/ #Ventilator
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation ... #diagnosis #management
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... difficult mask ventilation ... positive pressure ventilation ... Set - Up Initial Ventilation ... controlled/guarantee modes