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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
of Ventilator Modes ... VC - Volume Control ... VC., APV, Auto flow ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Ventilator #Modes
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
sense, ventilator modes ... determined by the mode ... there are many modes ... Volume Control (AC/VC ... Unlike in AC modes
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
relation between the mode ... See graphic for VC-CMVs
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
VENT: mode + settings ... • AC/VC (VTE/RR/
Periprosthetic Aortic Valve Regurgitation Grading
 • Vena Contracta Area
 • Circumference
 • Jet Length
Mild - Moderate
Mild: 1) 0.1 cm2 VC ... Moderate: 2) 0.2 cm2 VC ... Circumference 3) 0.2 cm2 VC ... Circumference 4) 0.26 cm2 VC ... Severe: 5) 0.7 cm2 VC
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Ventilation - Modes ... now know many modes ... #CriticalCare #Modes
Cervical Lymphadenopathy - Lymph Node Drainage
Preauricular nodes - Drain scalp, skin
 • Differential diagnosis: Scalp infections,
Preauricular nodes ... as preauricular nodes ... Supraclavicular nodes ... Submandibular nodes ... submandibular nodes
Basics of Mechanical Ventilation

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Ventilator #Modes #Ventilation #CriticalCare #Management #Mechanical #Basics
#Ventilator #Modes
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
How does this mode ... volume limited mode ... should I use this mode ... general-purpose mode ... pressures; pressure modes
Lung Volumes and Capacities

The amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during
amount of air that moves ... vital capacity (VC