How to Ventilate using Mechanical Ventilation

Question 1

COPD

Answer 1

Longer E-time

Maintain PA02 60-79

Question 2

Asthma Exacerbation

Answer 2

Longer E-time
No PEEP
PC (pressure control) is questionable(Add PEEP to get rid PEEP.
Sedate/paralyze

Question 3

ICP

(intracranial pressure)

Answer 3

No PEEP.

Keep Suctioning to a minimal

Question 4

ARDS

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Answer 4

Low VT (tidal volume) 
Increase rate, PEEP. APRV 

*if using higher rates, ensure I-time or flow is set appropriately to achieve an I:E ratio of 1:2 to 1:4