title: Understanding advanced modes of mechanical ventilation.
abstract: Approaches to mechanical ventilation (MV) are consistently changing and the level of ventilator sophistication provides opportunities to improve pulmonary support for critically ill patients. Advanced MV modes are used in the treatment of patients with complex pulmonary conditions. To achieve optimal patient outcomes MV modes that best meet the needs of patient's evolving pulmonary conditions are necessary. It's essential for nurses to integrate pulmonary MV knowledge in the care of critically ill patients. The purpose of this article is to describe the evidence supporting lung protective modes of MV used in the care of critically ill adults.
authors.affiliation: Critical Care, University of Colorado Hospital, 12605 East 16th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045, USA. shannon.johnson@uch.edu
authors.forename: Shannon Johnson
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Bortolotto
authors.forename: Mary Beth Flynn
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Makic
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013990:Tidal Volume; D055397:Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury / Q000517:prevention & control