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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... breathing • Peak ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Visualization - Mechanical ... Ventilation Pressures ... PPlat, PEEP Peak ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... Pathophysiology #Pulmonary
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
Mechanical Ventilation ... joules or joules per ... #WorkShifting #Mechanical ... #diagnosis #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
does this mode work ... mav have lower peak ... make sure the peak ... #criticalcare # ... pulmonary
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... sense, ventilator ... Pressure Support Ventilation ... reached 25% of its peak ... Comparison #management #criticalcare
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
Basics of Waveform ... capnography assesses ventilation ... plateau - ETCO2: Peak ... represented by early peak ... embolism -