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Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Learn about the modes of ventilation, including volume-controlled pressure, assist control, SIMV, and pressure support ventilation.

Released:

September 1, 2012

Audience:

Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the different modes of mechanical ventilation

  • Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each mode of mechanical ventilation

  • Discuss the indications for each mode of mechanical ventilation

Author(s)

Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH

Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital

Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School

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