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Peak Inspiratory Pressure: Physiological Determinants
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2009-01-19)
Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) the center of a great deal of discussion of ventilator management. Knowing the factors that increase or decrease PIP are important to those managing critically ill patient. This podcast ...
Weaning (Liberating) from the mechanical ventilator
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-25)
Don't wean people from their ventilators-- liberate them!! When are people ready to come off the ventilator? What are weaning parameters? How does one do a spontaneous weaning trial? What is the role of noninvasive ...
Oxygenation & PEEP
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-13)
A discussion of ventilation, oxygenation, and the role of PEEP.
Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-13)
A discussion of the various types of ventilators with a focus on the various ventilator modes and types of ventilator cycles. Also presented is the topic of pressure support ventilation (PSV)