Ventilator Modes Explained: AC, SIMV, and Pressure Support

Podcast: The CRNA Club Podcast · Sachi Lord

Opublikowano: 2026-09-25

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 CRNA Application Checklist FREE RESOURCES TO HELP YOU ON YOUR CRNA JOURNEY: Transcript Analyzer - See your cumulative, science, and last-60-credit GPAs 9-Step Application Checklist - Work through the CRNA school application process in...