VentAI Training Platform
Advanced ventilator management training through interactive simulations
and real-time parameter analysis.
Designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their
clinical expertise.
Supported Ventilators
- Hamilton Medical
- Dräger
- Philips Respironics
- Medtronic
Quick Reference
Ventilation Modes
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Volume Control (VC/A-CMV)
Set tidal volume with constant flow. Pressure varies based on resistance/compliance.
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Pressure Control (PC/P-CMV)
Fixed inspiratory pressure with decelerating flow. Volume varies with lung mechanics.
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Pressure Support (PS/PSV)
Patient-triggered, pressure-limited, flow-cycled breaths. Used during weaning.
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SIMV + PS
Combines mandatory breaths (VC/PC) with spontaneous PS breaths between.
Essential Parameters
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Tidal Volume (Vt)
4-8 mL/kg IBW. Lung-protective: 4-6 mL/kg for ARDS.
Monitor for plateau pressure <30 cmH₂O
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Respiratory Rate (RR)
12-25 breaths/min. Adjust for pH/PaCO₂ goals.
May need higher rates with low Vt strategy
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PEEP
5-24 cmH₂O. Titrate based on FiO₂ requirements.
ARDSnet protocol: PEEP/FiO₂ tables for severe hypoxemia
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FiO₂
Target SpO₂ 88-95%. Minimize when possible.
Lower SpO₂ targets may be appropriate in COPD
Troubleshooting
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Low SpO₂
↑ FiO₂, ↑ PEEP, consider recruitment, check for disconnects/leaks
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High PaCO₂
↑ RR, ↑ Vt (if safe), check for air trapping/auto-PEEP
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High Airway Pressure
Check for obstruction/secretions, verify tube position, consider bronchodilators
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Patient-Ventilator Dyssynchrony
Adjust trigger sensitivity, inspiratory time, flow pattern, consider sedation
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Auto-PEEP
↓ RR, ↑ expiratory time, bronchodilators, consider external PEEP