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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Modes VC - Volume ... VC., APV, Auto flow ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... Volume Control (AC/VC ... Volume: 6-8 cc/kg IBW ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation ... (BiPAP) Algorithm ... with RR if usual VC ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
VENT: mode + settings ... • AC/VC (VTE/RR/ ... negative), • iHD ... Bundle #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
liberation from ventilation ... semi-permanent (a tunneled CVC ... a non-tunneled CVC ... in the ICU: • IHD ... #Therapy #RRT #managment