When it comes to the topic of mechanical ventilation, as Respiratory Therapists, we often focus all of our attention on adult patients. With that said, it’s just as important to understand the concepts of delivering ventilatory support for infants and neonatal...
As Respiratory Therapists, we spend a lot of time focusing on mechanical ventilators. We often learn about the different modes, settings, and how they function. With that said, unfortunately, we often overlook the process that entails the initiation of mechanical...
Mechanical Ventilation is a modality that is needed whenever a patient is unable to breathe on their own. As a Respiratory Therapist, it’s your job to manage and take care of patients who are on the ventilator. And, in order to be able to do so, you must develop...
A mechanical ventilator functions to provide gas exchange for a patient until they are self-sufficient. As Respiratory Therapists, we often spend a lot of time focusing on the ventilator modes, settings, and initiation. But, what about mechanical ventilator...
Mechanical Ventilation is an important topic for Respiratory Therapists and those who work with patients in critical care. We spend a lot of time focusing on the initiation of support, but not as much when it comes to monitoring patients during mechanical ventilation....
Ventilator Alarms serve a very important purpose because they alert the Respiratory Therapist or medical professional whenever an issue is present. This guide breaks down all of the ventilator alarms to hopefully make the learning process easier for you. So if...
