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

You now know many modes whether
- Modes of Mechanical ... Ventilation - Comparison ... now know many modes ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Breaths #Comparison
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... most basic sense, ventilator ... Pressure Support Ventilation ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Intern Pocket Cards - Daily Rounding and Disposition Checklist
Daily Checklist:
 • FEN/GI:
intake (including medications ... review daily) • DVT ... On mechanical ventilator ... prescriptions (new medications ... #management #inpatient
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
Bundle Checklist ... VENT: mode + settings ... PreRounding #Bundle #Checklist ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
difficult airway management ... haemodynamic impairment Set ... controlled/guarantee modes ... #obese #Management ... #CriticalCare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation Checklist ... Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... #criticalcare # ... airway #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Checklist for Treatment ... Delirium in the ICU ... - Review the medication ... #Management #Treatment ... #MICU #CriticalCare
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
-19 Intubation Checklist ... Medications & pre-planned ... cuff prior to ventilation ... #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... generate larger VT ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #criticalcare # ... management