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Chapter 1
How to survive your first night on call
After attending this chapter, you will be able to manage a ventilator confidently. Learn the basic concepts of common modes, initial ventilator parameters, and more.
11 Lessons
37:24 min
How to survive your first night on call intro
0:31 min
The what and why of mechanical ventilation
3:04 min
Assist control (AC) and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) modes
5:49 min
Volume versus pressure control
5:37 min
Ventilator parameters
3:07 min
Initial values for each parameter
5:36 min
Modifying ventilator settings based on the PaCO2
4:17 min
Modifying ventilator settings based on the PaO2
3:13 min
Modifying ventilator settings based on PIP and plateau pressures
3:28 min
Case scenario: Overview of initial settings and initial modifications
2:42 min
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Chapter 2
Mechanical ventilation of patients with obstructive airway disease
This chapter will cover how to adjust the ventilator in patients with common issues of obstructive airway disease. Learn the tricks that will make all the difference!
7 Lessons
20:25 min
Mechanical ventilation of patients with obstructive airway disease intro
0:20 min
Airway disease versus alveolar disease
6:40 min
Peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) monitoring
3:29 min
Flow monitoring
3:14 min
Intrinsic positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) monitoring
3:44 min
Case study: Overview of airway disease management
2:58 min
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Chapter 3
Mechanical ventilation of patients with restrictive airway disease
In this chapter you will learn how to manage patients with restrictive lung disease, and how to adjust ventilator settings to address the complexities of ARDS, in a simple and easy to follow way.
11 Lessons
29:39 min
Mechanical ventilation of patients with restrictive airway disease intro
0:27 min
Introduction to ARDS
2:52 min
Low tidal volume strategy
2:27 min
High respiratory rate strategy
2:36 min
Determining the optimal PEEP
3:15 min
Goals of lung protective modes
2:01 min
Understanding the pressure control mode
3:11 min
Understanding the bilevel mode
3:47 min
Understanding the airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) mode
5:53 min
Case study: Overview of ARDS management
3:10 min
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Chapter 4
Assessing for extubation
Ready to take your patient off breathing support? Here you will learn common strategies to successfully wean your patient off the mechanical ventilator.
8 Lessons
14:38 min
Assessing for extubation intro
0:26 min
Screening
1:58 min
Weaning strategy I—synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV)
1:51 min
Weaning strategy II—spontaneous breathing trial (SBT)
2:02 min
Weaning parameters
4:02 min
When to consider tracheostomy
1:54 min
Weaning after prolonged mechanical ventilation
2:25 min
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Chapter 5
Managing patients with special considerations
Sometimes you'll be dealing with patients with special circumstances. These lessons will show you how to assess an intubated patient who may have upper airway swelling and/or neuromuscular disease.
5 Lessons
3:43 min
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