Spoonful of Medicine

Episode 7 - Ventilation in the Neonate | PIP-ity PEEP!

Nimisha Aithal Season 1 Episode 7

We go through the basics of ventilation and oxygenation, have a look at the types of ventilators that can be used in neonatal units, and also delve into how changes in ventilation settings affect ventilation and oxygenation in the baby. Get ready for a physiology hit! 

We Discuss: 
= Oxygenation (MAP and FiO2)
= Ventilation (Minute ventilation, rate and tidal volume)
= Types of Ventilators (IPPV+ CMV, SIMV, SIPPV + PC-AC, Volume Guarantee Mode)
= Ventilation Settings (PIP, PEEP, MAP, Vt)

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