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Basics of Mechanical Ventilation

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Ventilator #Modes #Ventilation #CriticalCare #Management #Mechanical #Basics
of Mechanical Ventilation ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare #
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... APRV - Airway Pressure ... Release Ventilation ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare #
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation ... Ventilation - Comparison ... Table You now ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Ventilation #Variables
An Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation:
This is a simplification of the general principles underlying the most common
to Mechanical Ventilation ... the most common ventilator ... modes. ... reference #Management #EM ... PCC #Mechanical #Ventilation
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
trial Mechanical Ventilation ... of ventilation ... • Initial ventilator ... settings • Manage Ventilator ... #pulmonary #ventilation
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) - Early application of airway pressure release ventilation may reduce the
Release Ventilation ... pressure release ventilation ... of mechanical ventilation ... both mechanical ventilation ... #CriticalCare
Effect of Dexmedetomidine on Mortality and Ventilator-Free Days in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation With Sepsis

JAMA. 2017;317(13):1321-1328
Mortality and Ventilator-Free ... Requiring Mechanical Ventilation ... requiring mechanical ventilation ... in mortality or ventilator-free ... #EBM #VisualAbstract
Neurally adjusted ventilatory assist as an alternative to pressure support ventilation in adults - This randomised
pressure support ventilation ... remaining in a partial ventilator ... mode in intubated ... respiratory failure #EBM ... Neurally #Adjusted #Ventilation
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation ... of the lung) Airway ... unless excessive airway ... Inspiratory Pause: Ventilator ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
Ventilator Alarms ... adjust to full ventilation ... cuff leak, check pilot ... cuff leak, check pilot ... epicclearning.ca/ #Ventilator