6 results
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
- Comparison Table ... are delivered (Volume ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Table #Volume ... Support #RebelEM #AssistControl
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Mechanical Ventilation ... mav have lower peak ... make sure the peak ... #assistcontrol ... #AC #criticalcare
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... Control (AC/VC) ... reached 25% of its peak ... Basics #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
in more severe hypoxemia ... • Target tidal volumes ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare ... #algorithm
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... • Tidal volume ... rate: to keep pHa ... • FiO2: avoid hyperoxia ... #CriticalCare
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
movement of a volume ... = VT x RR and Peak ... the patient's peak ... Devices #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare