Invasive Ventilation 1: Indications, Initial Settings, Basic Modes, Complications

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This session describes the modes of mechanical ventilation used on the intensive care unit and addresses the complications associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: Describe the basic modes of ventilation used within the intensive care unit List the complications associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation Describe ways to prevent the complications associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation