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Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
Ventilation - Modes ... of Mechanical Ventilation ... - Comparison Table ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Modes #Mechanical
Mechanical Ventilation in High Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
- Maintain PEEP < ICP
- Dealing with ICP
- HOB effect
Mechanical Ventilation ... - Post-intubation ... Management #Mechanical ... #Ventilation #High ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Modes VC - Volume ... #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 ... Pressure Support Ventilation ... #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
• Optimize mechanics ... - sit patient up ... reduce long lasting pain ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... • Delivers a set ... match their pre-intubation ... assistcontrol #mechanical ... #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
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
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Awakening Trial (SAT ... Breathing Trial (SBT ... to facilitate extubation ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
from CHF, Chest Pain ... Demand mode. ... Confirm mechanical ... medication. 3) ... #differential #management