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

You now know many modes whether
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation ... Ventilation - Comparison ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Ventilation #Variables ... #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
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Inability to protect airway ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation ... #diagnosis #management
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... difficult mask ventilation ... - Up Initial Ventilation ... controlled/guarantee modes ... #CriticalCare
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Algorithm 1. ... Difficult mask ventilation ... of spontaneous ventilation ... #algorithm #Anesthesiology ... #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
This algorithm ... management steps ... insufflation without ventilation ... efficacious if ventilation ... #Management #CriticalCare
Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Emergency Tracheostomy Management ... Algorithm - Patent ... This algorithm assumes ... theoretically allow ventilation ... #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