Modes of Ventilation
Modes of Ventilation. Classification based on the following: Initiation; Cycle; Limit; and Pressure Regulated Volume Control
Tag Ventilation
Prone Position and Mechanical Ventilation
Reviewed and revised 19 May 2014 OVERVIEW Prone positioning can be used in mechanically ventilated patients with severe hypoxic respiratory failure to optimise oxygenation Refer to Prone Positioning for Hypoxic Respiratory Failure on INTENSIVE for the Alfred ICU guideline, cognitive…
High airway pressure DDx
High airway pressures in the intubated patient can signify the presence of a life-threatening emergency. The underlying cause is either with the 'man or the machine' (patient versus equipment). A structured approach to this problem is essential.
Adaptive Support Ventilation
Adaptive support ventilation (ASV) is a positive pressure mode of mechanical ventilation that is closed-loop controlled, and automatically adjusts based on the patient's requirements
Protective Lung Ventilation
Protective lung ventilation is the current standard of care for mechanical ventilation. It is synonymous with low tidal volume ventilation (4-8 mL/kg) and often includes permissive hypercapnia
Open Lung Approach To Ventilation
The open lung approach (OLA) to ventilation involves increasing the level of Positive End Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) in combination with protective lung ventilation
Ventilation Literature Summaries
Ventilation, summaries of key papers from the ventilation literature: NIV; ARDS; Tracheostomy; Weaning
Weaning from ventilation: Hot Case
Weaning from ventilation = Multi-factorial and list headings of causes -> clinical signs associated with list: Hot Case
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is the application of respiratory support via a sealed face-mask, nasal mask, mouthpiece, full face visor or helmet without the need for intubation
Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Ventilation
Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) apparatus are also known as manual resuscitators and as self-inflating resuscitation systems