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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 ... adjust to achieve Vte ... Modes #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
DVT = deep vein ... thrombosis; PE = pulmonary ... body mass index; VTE ... Cancer #Algorithm #Anticoagulation ... #Management #Hematology
(S)CMV - Synchronized Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to "AC/VC"
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Rate
Most Similar to "AC ... Tidal Volume 3) PEEP ... Best for: - ARDS ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
AC/VC (VTE/RR/ ... P plateau) • AC ... own RR, FiO2, VTE ... Bundle #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
• Delivers a set ... patients with ARDS ... #ventilation #AC ... #criticalcare # ... pulmonary
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
circuit • Generally set ... with moderate PEEP ... needed for plugging ANTICOAGULATION ... #ECMO #Basics #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Anticoagulation ... indication of AC ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... • <3mo since VTE ... medical and surgical management