Mastering APRV: Ventilator Management Insights

This chapter explores the intricacies of managing patients on Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV), highlighting the relationship between patient comfort and lung recruitment. It emphasizes the importance of careful sedation management and monitoring of blood gas levels to facilitate transitions to spontaneous breathing. Additionally, it discusses the challenges of maintaining ventilation balance and recognizing early signs of patient deterioration for timely intervention.