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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 ... is the same set volume ... - Hybrid PC mode ... #Modes #Ventilation
Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation - Modes of Mechanical Ventilation - Comparison Table

You now know many modes whether
- Modes of Mechanical ... now know many modes ... are delivered (Volume ... #CriticalCare #Modes ... Comparison #Table #Volume
Mechanical Ventilation: The Basics
In the most basic sense, ventilator modes are defined by their control variable
Mechanical Ventilation ... modes are defined ... there are many modes ... Unlike in AC modes ... MechanicalVentilation #Basics #Modes
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
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
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) Modalities

RRT Modalities in the ICU:
 • IHD (Intermittent HD):  3-5 hr
machine CRRT Modes ... Corrects volume ... fluid restores volume ... and can remove volume ... nephrology #CRRT #Modes
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) - Basics
Mode of cardiopulmonary support used to treat pulmonary and/or cardiovascular failure
ECMO) - Basics Mode ... failure • Adjust ventilator ... very low tidal volumes ... clearance (ie, ventilation ... protocol ELECTROLYTE REPLACEMENT