Mechanical Ventilation Basics - Modes, Settings, Alarms, Troubleshooting | Clinical Medicine

This podcast covers the fundamentals of mechanical ventilation for medical students, residents, nurses and students, RTs, and new clinicians. Learn the most important ventilator modes (AC, PC, PSV, CPAP), how to adjust vent settings (PEEP, FiO2, TV, RR, inspiratory pressure, I:E), respond to common ventilator alarms (high pressure, low pressure), and troubleshoot issues at the bedside.

Whether you're on your ICU rotation or prepping for boards, this video gives you the practical knowledge to feel confident managing a ventilated patient.

📘 Topics Covered:

- Key ventilator modes (AC, PC, PSV)

- Initial ventilator settings (RR, TV, FiO2, PEEP)

- Common alarms (high pressure, low pressure, apnea)

- Troubleshooting ventilation problems

- Indications for intubation

- Weaning and extubation basics

Playlist on Mechanical Ventilation:

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