Mechanical Ventilation Advanced - APRV Mode | Clinical Medicine

Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) is a unique and advanced ventilatory mode used sometimes used in patients with ARDS and refractory hypoxemia. In this podcast, we break down everything you need to know about APRV in clinical practice, including:

• What is APRV? Basic principles and how it differs from traditional modes

• Indications for APRV: ARDS, lung-protective strategies, spontaneous breathing

• Setting APRV parameters: PHigh, PLow, THigh, TLow

• Understanding time-controlled release and gas exchange mechanics • Benefits, limitations, and evidence behind APRV in critical care

• How to troubleshoot common issues in APRV mode

Mechanical Ventilation Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf5bMa9_tvRgVjd6EYdHBcLnIiCTgGKD9&si=jwucIBjenR4bR28H

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