Mechanical ventilation
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ajay Gade MD[2]]Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [3]
Synonyms and Keywords: : Intubation, Extubation, ventilator weaning, ventilator variables, vent, mechanically ventilated
Overview
Historical Perspective
Types of Ventilators
Indications for Use
Modes of Ventilation
Choosing Amongst Ventilator Modes
Initial Ventilator Settings
Protocol
Modification of Settings
Connection to Ventilators
Terminology