Mechanical Ventilation for Dummies
Mechanical Ventilation for Dummies
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