Mechanical ventilation has a long and storied history, but until recently the process required little from the emergency physician. In the modern emergency department, critically ill patients spend a longer period under the care of the emergency physician, requiring a greater understanding of ventilator management. This article serves as an introduction to mechanical ventilation and a user-friendly bedside guide.
Keywords: Airway pressure release ventilation; Mechanical ventilation; Pressure control; Pressure support ventilation; Synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation; Volume control.
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