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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
APRV - Airway Pressure ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management ... #Mechanical
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Ventilation Indications ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... #Ventilation #diagnosis ... #management #indications
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 ... #Obesity #Mechanical ... #Management #CriticalCare