Maintaining optimal oxygenation during mechanical ventilation can be a challenge, especially for patients with acute lung injury and ARDS. This presentation will discuss the balance between oxygenation and lung protection as well as describe methods to improve oxygenation, including PEEP titration, prone positioning, and inhaled vasodilators.
Successful completion of this course requires a score of 70% on the post-test.
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Approved for 1.00 CRCE Hours.
SEMINAR OBJECTIVES
Discuss the balance between oxygenation and lung protection
State the appropriate oxygenation target for mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory failure
Describe approaches to PEEP titration in patients with ARDS
Discuss the roles of prone positioning and inhaled vasodilators to improve oxygenation