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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Simplifying Mechanical ... Ventilation - Comparison ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Modes #Mechanical ... Variables #Breaths #Comparison
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
- Obstructive (Mechanical ... obstruction to blood flow ... Classification #Table #CriticalCare ... Symptoms #Findings #Comparison
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
flow oxygen (e.g ... intubated and mechanically ... disease and not the mechanical ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
wheezing OR poor air flow ... , Brief trial Mechanical ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #ventilation #mechanical ... #management #treatment
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
flow nasal cannula ... Iimitation in the flow ... ideal) Invasive Mechanical ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
., APV, Auto flow ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management ... #Mechanical
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... difficult airway management ... non-ARDS • Mechanical ... ventilation #obese #Management ... #CriticalCare
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Flow is a variable ... Peak Inspiratory Flow ... t, your PIFR (flow ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... • Flow Cycled ... support until flow ... Basics #Modes #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
ECMO Troubleshooting - OnePager Summary
ECMO Emergency Protocol - Team should train/practice & have necessary supplies at
reduced blood flows ... • INADEQUATE FLOW ... or any serious mechanical ... #differential #management ... #criticalcare