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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
of Ventilator Modes ... VC., APV, Auto flow ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
6-8 cc/kg IBW, RR ... • Flow Cycled ... support until flow ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Ventilation (MV) = VT ... your MV (if your RR ... sealed systems (CPAP ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
) - ICU One Pager ... Summary Indications ... machine CRRT Modes ... #managment #nephrology ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Delivers a set ... Settings: • RR ... match their pre-intubation ... • Start with low ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare
ICU Pre-Rounding Bundle Checklist
VITALS: trends!
 • Important to know if the pt is getting better or
ICU Pre-Rounding ... VENT: mode + settings ... : what's their main ... Bundle #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Awakening Trial (SAT ... to facilitate extubation ... Can give in low ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management