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Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Modes VC - Volume ... assist control volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Modes #Ventilation ... #CriticalCare #Comparison
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
- Modes of Mechanical ... Ventilation - Comparison ... now know many modes ... #CriticalCare #Modes ... #Table #Volume
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
modes are defined ... there are many modes ... Unlike in AC modes ... MechanicalVentilation #Basics #Modes ... #Comparison #management
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Volume Assist/Control ... Mechanical Ventilation ... Lung Protective Ventilation ... pressures; pressure modes ... initial minute ventilation
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Partial Face, Nasal Modes ... AVAPS - Adaptive volume ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... • Tidal volume ... g in non-ARDS, volume ... controlled/guarantee modes ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Volume removal may ... liberation from ventilation ... CRRT machine CRRT Modes ... Corrects volume ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes