Airway and ventilator management.
The employment of a ventilator adds flexibility to the treatment of hypoventilation and hypoxia in the emergency department. Understanding the advantages of spontaneous respiration, the effects of positive pressure ventilation and the use of CMV, IMV, and PEEP allows for optimal care for emergency respiratory problems.
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D004630:Emergencies; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D000860:Hypoxia / Q000628:therapy*; D001239:Inhalation; D007277:Injections, Jet; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D009666:Nose; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011187:Posture; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013390:Succinylcholine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013390:Succinylcholine; D010100:Oxygen