What is the indication for mechanical ventilation?

Common indications for mechanical ventilation include the following: Bradypnea or apnea with respiratory arrest. [2, 3] Acute lung injury and the acute respiratory distress syndrome. Tachypnea (respiratory rate >30 breaths per minute)

When is mechanical ventilation used?

A mechanical ventilator is used to decrease the work of breathing until patients improve enough to no longer need it. The machine makes sure that the body receives adequate oxygen and that carbon dioxide is removed. This is necessary when certain illnesses prevent normal breathing.

Who requires mechanical ventilation?

Mechanical ventilation is a life-support treatment in the hospitals for critically ill people in acute respiratory distress or failure. Ventilation may be required by patients in conditions that include: Short-term ventilation while being under general anesthesia for a surgical procedure.

What are the clinical indications for mechanical ventilation?

These features are designed to address the following clinical problems that constitute the ‘indications’ for providing mechanical ventilatory support: ◆ The need for providing a reliable number of breaths in patients without an appropriate spontaneous ventilatory controller.

When to use basic airway and ventilation techniques?

After cardiac arrest a combination of basic and advanced airway and ventilation techniques are used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and after a return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). The optimal combination of airway techniques, oxygenation and ventilation is uncertain.

What is the process of airway management?

Airway Management is the process of maintaining ventilation in a patient by using an artificial airway. This ensures that gas exchange can occur by establishing a link between the patient and the ventilator.

How is mechanical ventilation used to treat RSI?

Mechanical ventilation allows the clinician to target an appropriate PaCO2, (target PaCO2 35-40 mmHg), in an attempt to decrease ICP, but also provides airway protection as these patients are at high risk for aspiration. Contraindications to RSI are few and relative.