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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)
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) or BiVent: What the heck is this?
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-20)
Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) is not a new mode of mechanical ventilation, but it seems to be gaining a great deal of popularity lately. Many people find this mode very complicated and think that it is reserved ...
Oxygenation & PEEP
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2007-05-13)
A discussion of ventilation, oxygenation, and the role of PEEP.
Ventilator Update: avoiding shear trauma
(Vanderbilt University. Medical Center, 2008-08-03)
In regards to ventilator care, all the focus has been on low tidal volume and level of peak inspiratory pressure. What level of PEEP shoud we be using to avoid shear trauma and ventilatory induced lung injury.