Understanding Mechanical Ventilation

In this lesson from MedCram, learn the basic concepts behind mechanical ventilation, what a ventilator can control, and how the assist control mode works.

In this lesson, MedCram explains three more modes of mechanical ventilation, how to write the orders, and how to read a pressure volume flow graph in AC mode.

In this lesson from MedCram, learn what the peaks and plateaus on a ventilator graph mean and how the settings can affect the patient's respiration in AC mode.

In this lesson, learn how to address specific problems regarding blood pH and oxygenation you might face when a patient is attached to a mechanical ventilator.

In this lesson, learn how to determine a patient can be removed from mechanical ventilation and the tests to run in order to ensure their safe liberation.