Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning

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The lecturer discusses mechanical ventilation modes, emphasizing that specific modes aren't crucial for exam questions. Instead, focus on the principles and pathophysiology. Key modes include APRV and the oscillator. The physiology of breath triggers, inspiratory flow, and distinguishing between controlled and spontaneous breaths is essential. Understanding flow patterns (square wave and variable decelerating flow) and their impact on airway pressure is crucial. The relationship between mechanical ventilation and lung compliance, elastance, and time constants is explored. The lecturer underscores the significance of mean airway pressure in cardiorespiratory interactions, highlighting how positive pressure ventilation affects left and right ventricular function. Lastly, the importance of minimizing pulmonary vascular resistance at functional residual capacity (FRC) is stressed. The lecture concludes with essential takeaways for effective ventilation management in pediatrics.

Keywords

mechanical ventilation

APRV

oscillator

airway pressure

lung compliance

pulmonary vascular resistance

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