APRV, PRVC, PAV September 19, 2010
Posted by admin in : APRV, Featured Articles, Multimedia Library, Strategies, Ventilation , comments closedCurrent modes of ventilation explained:
APRV/PAV/PRVC/etc…
Excerpt:
- Recruitable low compliance lung disorders
- Lung dysfunction secondary to thoracic restriction i.e.. obesity, acites
- Inadequate oxygenation with FiO2 > .60
- PIP> 35 cmH2O and /or PEEP>10 cmH2O
- Lung protective strategies (high PEEP, low Vt) are failing
Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (Power Point)