General Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care NMMC Adjunct Professor, TUCOM-CA
Learning Objectives:
Obj. 1: Be able to list the indications for mechanical ventilation
Obj. 2: Describe common modes of MV, frequently used ventilator settings, and waveform monitoring of airway pressures during ventilation
Obj. 3: Be able to describe the process of ventilator weaning
Obj. 4: Be able to list and define the direct and indirect risk factors for ARDS and its clinically distinguishing features from other acute lung injuries (ALI)
Obj. 5: Be able to explain and defend current guidelines for the treatment and supportive care of patients with ARDS
