Mechanical ventilation is typically done with the patient in the supine, semiupright position. However, in patients with ARDS, prone positioning may result in better oxygenation, primarily by creating more …

Mechanical ventilator liberation protocol. Recommendation based on review of the evidence. Society of Mechanical Ventilation 2023.

Apr 1, 2016 · The decision to initiate mechanical ventilation usually involves an integrated assessment that should include mental status, airway protection capabilities, ventilatory muscle load tolerance, …

There are several indications for the initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU) (table 1). The common modes of ventilation, initial settings, and supportive care for intubated …

Oct 28, 2025 · Mechanical ventilation is used to assist or replace spontaneous breathing to reduce the work of breathing and/or reverse life-threatening respiratory derangement in critically ill patients or to …

Who needs to have mechanical ventilation? You might need mechanical ventilation: During surgery. General anesthesia decreases your ability to breathe deeply enough on your own. If you have certain …

Apr 16, 2023 · Explore the essentials of mechanical ventilation, including respiratory physiology, indications for use, and associated risks.

Sep 15, 2020 · With the development of safe endotracheal tubes with high-volume, low-pressure cuffs, positive-pressure ventilation replaced the iron lung. Intensive use of positive-pressure mechanical...

Oct 6, 2024 · INDICATIONS A – protection and patency B – respiratory failure (hypercapnic or hypoxic), increase FRC, decrease WOB, secretion management/ pulmonary toilet, to facilitate bronchoscopy C …

Oct 30, 2025 · Mechanical ventilation (MV) has been an essential tool in critical care for over seven decades, serving as a pivotal method in managing patients with respiratory failure. This chapter …