Mechanical Ventilation - Modes (AC vs SIMV)

APR 12, 202011 MIN
New Grad Radio: Intensive Care & Emergency Nurse

Mechanical Ventilation - Modes (AC vs SIMV)

APR 12, 202011 MIN

Description

<p>Welcome back to another episode of the New Grad Radio podcast!<br> <br> Let's continue on with another episode on Mechanical Ventilation. <br> <br> As I mention in the episode, there are two broad concepts when considering modes - do we have full control and not wanting the patient to breath for themselves; or is that the intention, to allow the patient to take spontaneous breaths, and even take all breaths for themselves?<br> <br> Today's episode describes the modes used for patients who are not breathing for themselves; whilst the next episode features modes when the goal IS for the patient to take their own breaths.&nbsp;</p>