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Ventilator Cheat Sheet

The document outlines the basics of ventilator settings, including FiO2 and PEEP, which are crucial for managing patients with respiratory failure. It describes different ventilator modes such as volume cycle and pressure cycle ventilation, highlighting their risks and benefits. Additionally, it provides nursing considerations for managing respiratory alkalosis and acidosis, as well as alarms related to airway pressure settings.

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Ventilator Cheat Sheet

The document outlines the basics of ventilator settings, including FiO2 and PEEP, which are crucial for managing patients with respiratory failure. It describes different ventilator modes such as volume cycle and pressure cycle ventilation, highlighting their risks and benefits. Additionally, it provides nursing considerations for managing respiratory alkalosis and acidosis, as well as alarms related to airway pressure settings.

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VENTILATOR BASICS

FiO2 = Fraction of inspired oxygen - How much oxygen


we are giving
Goal: As close to Room Air (21%) as possible (Higher FiO2 WHAT'S IT FOR?
= sicker patient)
When the respiratory
PEEP = Positive End Expiratory Pressure system is FAILING
The amount of air pressure in the alveoli at the END of 1. Negative Pressure
expiration ventilation AKA
Goal: Keep the alveoli open = more surface area for gas
exchange (increase O2 without increasing FiO2)
Normal Breathing

VENTILATOR MODE
2. Positive Pressure
Ventilation - ADDING
(+) PRESSURE into
the airway
Volume cycle ventilation- When a PRESET volume is
reached, the inspiratory phase end (SHORT TERM)
Example: ASSIST CONTROL MODE - Preset RR, Tidal
Volume, FiO2, PEEP
RISK: barotrauma - No matter what, the vent will add
fixed volume pressure, so it may burst alveoli

Pressure cycle ventilation - When a PRESET level is


reached, the inspiratory phase ends (look at preset
pressure)
More forgiving due to compliance of lungs = RISK OF MOST SUPPORT
BAROTRAUMA
Like a balloon
Example: PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM VENTILATION
(PSV) LEAST SUPPORT
The patient initiates the breath - vent delivers support
Preset pressure valve'; Pt regulates their OWN RR +
Tidal volume
Example: BiPap
combination of CPAP + pressure support
Patient regulates their own RR + Tidal volume

NURSING CONSIDERATIONS NURSING CARE


warm,
1. If respiratory alkalosis occurs (hyperventilation) humidified Air!
- ONLY touch the RR setting (Decrease). If infection control
respiratory acidosis (Increase RR) - suction +
2. HIGH ALARM: Airway pressure exceeds vent mouth care
settings - Fix tube or fix settings Always ensure
3. LOW ALARM: Lowest pressure has not been placement of
achieved to give a good breath trach tube

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