Purpose and Goals of Mechanical Ventilation
Life Support
Provide assistance to patients unable to breathe adequately on their own, ensuring sufficient oxygenation and carbon dioxide removal.
Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation
Spontaneous Breathing Trials
Assess the patient's ability to breathe spontaneously without the assistance of a ventilator by temporarily reducing support.
Pneumonia (VAP)
Pulmonary infection that develops during mechanical ventilation due to bacteria colonization.
3 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
Altered fluid balance, electrolyte disturbances, and metabolic derangements caused by mechanical ventilation.
Deliver support through interfaces such as masks or nasal prongs, avoiding the need for tracheal intubation.