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Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
determined by the mode ... Volume Control (AC ... Pressure Control (AC ... Often, a "weaning" mode ... Unlike in AC modes
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
How does this mode ... work? ... volume limited mode ... general-purpose mode ... #ventilation #AC
Constrictive Pericarditis on Echocardiogram
A 55-year-old female marathon runner presents to clinic w/ 6-months of worsening breathlessness
echocardiogram to workup ... septal shudder by M‐mode ... Echocardiogram #a4c
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
VENT: mode + settings ... • AC/VC (VTE/RR/ ... P plateau) • AC