Troubleshooting the Ventilator

Troubleshooting the Ventilator  Terms to know:  Tidal Volume (TV)= amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each respiratory cyclePlateau Pressures (PPlat)= reflect pulmonary compliance as well as the pressure applied to small airways and alveoli. It can be measured by applying a brief inspiratory pause after ventilation. Peak Pressures (PIP)= This …

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