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Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... modes are defined ... determined by the mode ... , 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
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
does this mode ... volume limited mode ... should I use this mode ... general-purpose mode ... pressures; pressure modes
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
ASV - Adaptive Support ... Basic Set Parameters ... While a "weaning" mode ... choose different mode ... Adaptive #Support #Mechanical
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics ... Mode of cardiopulmonary ... failure • Adjust ventilator ... institutional protocol ... Oxygenation #ECMO #Basics
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
Work Shifting - Mechanical ... Ventilation Why ... relation between the mode ... relationship for pressure as ... #WorkShifting #Mechanical
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... to the i-STAR Algorithm ... controlled/guarantee modes ... Maneuvers: only as ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm