The Critical Care Triad - The Ventilator Podcast
Discussing ventilator management in the Prehospital transport environment. We discuss scenario based content coupled current evidence-based literature to provide the latest and best content to our listeners. Our goal and vision is to strengthen the providers in our industry by helping provide an interactive learning platform.
The Critical Care Triad - The Ventilator Podcast
Episode #21 - Mailbag #2
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Summary
In this episode, we discuss various topics related to ventilator management. They answer mailbag questions and provide insights on transporting and transitioning LTAC patients. They also explain how to measure plateau pressure on a Hamilton T1 ventilator and discuss the importance of understanding different ventilator modes. Additionally, they address the issue of low-pressure oxygen on noninvasive ventilation. The episode concludes with closing remarks and a call for listener engagement.
Takeaways
- Proper communication with caregivers and patients is crucial when dealing with LTAC patients.
- Understanding different ventilator modes is essential for effective ventilator management.
- Measuring plateau pressure on a Hamilton T1 ventilator requires using the delta pressure and adding the PEEP setting.
- Low-pressure oxygen on noninvasive ventilation should be used cautiously and with proper training.
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