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Mechanical Ventilation for Dummies

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Ventilator Management<br />

Control <strong>Mechanical</strong> <strong>Ventilation</strong><br />

• Time – Set respiratory rate<br />

• Volume – Set Vt<br />

• Flow – Set to deliver the Vt<br />

} Independent<br />

Variables<br />

• Airway Pressure – Dependent on the<br />

interaction of the above and on the<br />

respiratory system compliance and airflow<br />

resistance

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