S1E88 - Ventilator Modes Explained: AC, SIMV, and Pressure Support
Published: September 25, 2026
Duration: 16:32
Ventilator mode names vary, but the reasoning starts with the targeted variable, breath sequence, and the patient's work of breathing. This episode breaks down volume-targeted and pressure-targeted breaths, assist-control, SIMV, pressure support, peak versus plateau pressure, and the hemodynamic effects of positive-pressure ventilation.
RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE:
Mechanical Ventilation Modes Cheat Sheet
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