Management of Respiratory Failure
Steven D. Pearson, Jay L. Koyner, Bhakti K. Patel
Abstract
Mechanical ventilation is a lifesaving therapy for critically ill patients with respiratory failure, but like all treatments, it has the potential to cause harm if not administered appropriately. This review aims to give an overview of the basic principles of invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. Topics covered include modes of mechanical ventilation, respiratory mechanics and ventilator waveform interpretation, strategies for initial ventilator settings, indications and contraindications for noninvasive ventilation, and the effect of the ventilator on kidney function.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIntensive care medicineMechanical ventilationRespiratory failureCritically illMechanical ventilatorRespiratory physiologyAcute respiratory failureNoninvasive ventilationRespiratory systemHarmArtificial ventilationMEDLINEVentilation (architecture)Respiratory monitoringAcute kidney injuryIntermittent mandatory ventilationKidney diseaseRespiratory Support and MechanismsNosocomial Infections in ICUSepsis Diagnosis and Treatment