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Basics of Mechanical Ventilation

M. Daniyal Hashmi, MD @MDaniyalHashmi1

#Ventilator #Modes #Ventilation #CriticalCare #Management #Mechanical #Basics
Basics of Mechanical ... Ventilation ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation ... Management #Mechanical #Basics
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... Modes VC - Volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... combine w/ PS Nick ... #Modes #Ventilation
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
sense, ventilator ... modes are defined ... there are many modes ... Unlike in AC modes ... #Modes #Comparison
POCUS - Ultrasound Basics
- Transducers
- Modes
- Settings
- Probe Positioning

Nick Mark MD @nickmmark

#POCUS #Ultrasound #Basics #Guide
POCUS - Ultrasound Basics ... Transducers - Modes ... Positioning Nick ... POCUS #Ultrasound #Basics
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Control Mechanical Ventilation ... Lung Protective Ventilation ... pressures; pressure modes ... initial minute ventilation ... - Nick Mark
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... NAPS) by Nick Mark ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... to the i-STAR Algorithm ... difficult mask ventilation ... controlled/guarantee modes ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
liberation from ventilation ... CRRT machine CRRT Modes ... by Nick Mark MD ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes