Role of capnography
- A - confirm and monitor tube placements, patency of tube and circuit
- B - RR, pathological patterns, dead space
- C - cardiac output
Mechanical ventilation
- Indications - ABC
- Non invasive vs invasive
- Control, trigger, cycle
Weaning
- Clinical - ABCD
- Objective
- SBT
Complications
- immediate/ short term/ long term
Bradycardia
- intrinsic vs extrinsic
Indications for sedation
A- I&V
B - Amnesia during NMB
C - Reduce Sympathetic drive
D - Delirium/ agitation, raised ICP, seizure management
E - facilitate tests, investigations and treatment