June 18, 2018

Simplifying Mechanical Ventilation – Part 3: Severe Metabolic Acidosis

Before I set up the ventilator, I consider if my patient has one of the following 3 physiologic processes: severe metabolic acidosis, an obstructive process (Asthma or COPD), or refractory hypoxemia. If my patient doesn't fit into one of these 3 categories then I will default to placing them in the refractory hypoxemia category (Part 5), which is simply a lung protective strategy that will be appropriate for patients. In this part we will discuss setting up your ventilator for the patient with a severe metabolic acidosis....Read More