Yesterday I posted the blog "Ventilation - Playing Defense." The blog addressed the reasons why we don't want to intubate a patient in metabolic acidosis, the correlation between VBG & ABG, and the importance of knowing your ETCO2 to PaCO2 gradient.

Podcast 114 - Vent Strategies & Metabolic Acidosis w/ Bryan Winchell
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Maximizing Alveolar Tidal Volume for Optimal Ventilation
Importance of maximizing alveolar tidal volume to improve gas exchange and ventilation safety is emphasized in this chapter. The speakers discuss strategies for optimizing tidal volumes, analyzing flow waveforms, and monitoring parameters to prevent air trapping during ventilation.
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