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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Ventilation - Modes ... of Mechanical Ventilation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Modes #Mechanical ... #Breaths #Comparison
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
PS - Pressure Support ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management ... #Mechanical
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... most basic sense, ventilator ... Ventilation (PSV ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
ASV - Adaptive Support ... Ventilation Summary ... While a "weaning" mode ... choose different mode ... #Mechanical #Ventilation
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... • Delivers a set ... air with each breath ... assistcontrol #mechanical ... #criticalcare #
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
ECMO) - Basics Mode ... failure • Adjust ventilator ... circuit • Generally set ... #ECMO #Basics #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
for respiratory support ... • Typically set ... ideal) Invasive Mechanical ... #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... difficult airway management ... haemodynamic impairment Set ... controlled/guarantee modes ... #Management #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Cannot initiate breath ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #criticalcare # ... management
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
understand: Minute Ventilation ... (MV) = VT x RR ... you draw your breath ... Devices #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare