Using the Quasi-Static Pressure/Volume Curve to Identify Optimal PEEP & Recruitability

             

In previous post I mention evaluating the static P/V curve to set P-High when using Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (aka. APRV, BiLevel, BiVent) and to set optimal PEEP.

Another advantage of analyzing the static P/V curve is to identify if the patients lungs are recruitable. If they are not recruitable, then they will most likely not respond to higher levels of PEEP or placing them on APRV. 

The above video demonstrates the difference between recruitable & Non-recruitable lungs. 

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Obtaining Plateau Pressures Revisited

I receive many questions in regards to plateau pressure.

What is a plateau pressure?

What is the difference between Peak & plateau pressures?

How do I measure/obtain a plateau pressure measurement?

Are my peak & plateau pressures always equal when using pressure control ventilation?

How do I get a plateau pressure when using PRVC, AutoFlow, or VC+?

My new video (above) describes obtaining plateau pressure when using VC-CMV, PC-CMV, & APC (a.k.a. PRVC, AutoFlow, VC+). 

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A review of Plateau Pressure

A Problem with Plateau Pressure

Why is my Peak & Plateau Pressures the Same? 

3D Printing for Medicine

Floating Exhalation Valve

What is a floating exhalation valve?

What is the difference between a traditional exhalation valve and a floating one?

How do I know if my ventilator has a floating exhalation valve?

See my new video for answers. 

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All Exhalation Valves are not Created Equal

APRV Preview Videos

The above video is an example of the content that is in my new course APRV, BiLevel, BiVent the Utilization of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation.

I posted four additional videos from this course on my YouTube page for review. 

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APRV, BiLevel, BiVent FREE Course

APRV, BiLevel, BiVent FREE course

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