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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 ... , a "weaning" mode ... #Modes #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
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
(ECMO) - Basics ... Mode of cardiopulmonary ... institutional protocol ... #ECMO #Basics # ... management #pulmonary
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
liberation from ventilation ... HD machine • CRRT ... machine CRRT Modes ... #managment #nephrology ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
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 ... Maneuvers: only as ... #obese #Management