ASV & ABGS: Adjusting %Min Vol Based on Arterial Blood Gases

Adjust %Min Vol setting during ASV in regards to ABG analysis

I often get asked how do I adjust my settings during Adaptive Support Ventilation based on my arterial blood gas (ABG) results.

 Above is a snap shot of a flow chart from my new ASV guide I'm currently working on. 

This chart provides a brief overview of adjusting the percent minute volume setting based on ABG results, the guide will provide more details. 

RELATED LINKS

Adaptive Support Ventilation Book

The ASV Target Point

A Synopsis of Strategies in Difficult Intra-Operative Ventilation

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“Strategies in Difficult Intra-Operative Ventilation” was a continuing education course originally presented at the 2012 American Academy of Anesthesiologist convention. 

Now the course is available online through the ASA website for continuing education units. I would not recommend this course for the ICU practitioner because it overviews strategies that we practice daily or weekly, however for the anesthesia provider that is not familiar with lung protective strategies the course may be beneficial. 

Below is a synopsis of the course and a hyperlink to the website.