Mechanical Ventilation Alfred E. Baylor, III, MD Critical Care
Fellow March 18, 2015
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Objectives To review the indications for standard mechanical
ventilation To evaluate the need to escalate therapy to rescue
modes To identify the importance of PEEP and prone position. To
describe newer modes of ventilation
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Indications for MV Failure- to adequately oxygenate, ventilate
or meet the metabolic demands of a physiologically stressed
patient.
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Physiologic MechanismClinical AssessmentNormal RangeNeed for MV
HypoxemiaP(A-a) O 2 (mm Hg) PaO 2 /FiO 2 ratio SaO 2 25-65 425-475
98% >350
