Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation by G. Wolf | OPENPediatrics

Listen as Dr. Gerhard Wolf delivers an introductory presentation outlining the nuances of mechanical ventilation. He defines commonly used terminology, reviews different modes of ventilation, guides administration of ventilation in the setting of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), and best practices for lung protective strategies and extubation. Initial publication: September 1, 2012. Last reviewed: March 20, 2019. Please visit: www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu