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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 ... #CriticalCare # ... Management #Mechanical
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... @nickmmark #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management
Mechanical Ventilation in Intra-Abdominal Hypertension (IAH)

How to set the ventilator right.

- Dr. Manu Malbrain @Manu_Malbrain

#Mechanical #Ventilation
Mechanical Ventilation ... the ventilator ... #Mechanical #Ventilation ... #Ventilator #Settings ... #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
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
trial Mechanical Ventilation ... of ventilation ... • Initial ventilator ... settings • Manage Ventilator ... #pulmonary #ventilation
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
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Control Mechanical Ventilation ... Lung Protective Ventilation ... initial minute ventilation ... assistcontrol #mechanical #ventilation ... #AC #criticalcare
Ventilator Alarms
Increased Rate - Patient is tiring on a weaning mode or experiencing pain/anxiety
 - Reassess
Ventilator Alarms ... breath within set ... adjust to full ventilation ... epicclearning.ca/ #Ventilator ... Differential #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
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Weaning from the Ventilator ... Optimize mechanics - sit ... nickmmark #Weaning #Ventilator ... #CriticalCare # ... Management