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Basics of Mechanical Ventilation

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Ventilator #Modes #Ventilation #CriticalCare #Management #Mechanical #Basics
Basics of Mechanical ... Ventilation ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation ... Management #Mechanical #Basics
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 ... Unlike in AC modes ... #Modes #Comparison
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 ... @nickmmark #Ventilator ... #Modes #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 ... #CriticalCare #Modes
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. ... PCC #Mechanical #Ventilation
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
POCUS - Ultrasound Basics
- Transducers
- Modes
- Settings
- Probe Positioning

Nick Mark MD @nickmmark

#POCUS #Ultrasound #Basics #Guide
POCUS - Ultrasound Basics ... Transducers - Modes ... POCUS #Ultrasound #Basics
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
Review of the Coagulation Cascade
Traditional Model:
 • Parallel extrinsic and intrinsic pathways.
Contemporary Model:
 • 4 key
Cascade Traditional Model ... Contemporary Model ... result in both models ... Cascade #diagnosis #models ... #hematology #pathophysiology
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