Mechanical Ventilation Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Air (including oxygen) is intermittently pushed into the airways using +ve pressure to replicate expiration, followed by no (or lower) pressure to allow passive expiration.
2
Q
What 2 routes are used to mechanically ventilate a patient?
A
Endotracheal tube
Tracheostomy - look up
3
Q
Indications:
Why is it done?
When is it commonly done?
Under what GCS is it done?
A
If the patient is unable to maintain airway oxygenation or ventilation by less invasive means
In general anaesthesia - using an endotracheal tube
GCS<8
