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Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Volume Control (AC ... Pressure Control (AC ... reached 25% of its peak ... @EmmGeezee #MechanicalVentilation ... Comparison #management #criticalcare
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
mav have lower peak ... make sure the peak ... patients with ARDS ... #ventilation #AC ... #criticalcare #
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
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