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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
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... Modes VC - Volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... @nickmmark #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation ... - Modes of Mechanical ... Ventilation - Comparison ... now know many modes ... #CriticalCare #Modes
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. ... PCC #Mechanical #Ventilation
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 ... should I use this mode ... general-purpose mode
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
modes are defined ... determined by the mode ... there are many modes ... Often, a "weaning" mode ... Unlike in AC modes
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... Volume control mode ... of ventilation ... • Initial ventilator
Work Shifting - Mechanical Ventilation
Why the new term:
Synchrony issues, by definition, have to do with timing.
Mechanical Ventilation ... is done by the ventilator ... relation between the mode ... of ventilation ... by the ventilator
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
tiring on a weaning mode ... consider adjusting mode ... tiring on weaning mode ... reached in PC mode ... increase RR in PC mode
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation