In this session, we will talk about different methods for respiratory support. Everything from a simple nasal cannula to mechanical ventilation will be covered. These are core emergency medicine and critical care topics, so it should be fun!
Learning objectives
1) Recognize the available options for providing respiratory and ventilatory support to patients in respiratory distress
2) Differentiate between passive oxygenation and positive pressure ventilation
3) Compare and contrast devices used for passive oxygenation including their place in therapy and maximum flow rates
4) Differentiate between common methods for positive pressure ventilation including bag valve mask ventilation, continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPAP), bilevel positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP), and mechanical ventilation
5) Recognize arterial blood gas findings consistent with respiratory acidosis
6) Compare and contrast pulse oximetry and end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring
7) Describe the rationale for neuromuscular blockade in ARDS
Optional learning objectives
I won't include this information on the exam or quiz, but I think these are helpful topics to get a better understanding of this material for those who are really interested, so I included videos on these topics.
Differentiate between volume control and pressure control modes of mechanical ventilation
Define respiratory rate, tidal volume, and PEEP as they relate to settings for mechanical ventilation
Describe the relationship between PEEP and alveolar recruitment