Dr. Nadir Yehya, an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine, discusses adjunctive strategies for treating ARDS, including corticosteroids, prone positioning, iNO, and surfactant. The podcast explores the benefits of these strategies in improving ventilation and oxygenation, and highlights the importance of weighing risks and potential benefits. Additionally, the use of nitric response, monitoring, and weaning protocol for ARDS patients is discussed, along with the use of surfactant and VV ECMO in ARDS management.

Dr. Nadir Yehya, an expert in pediatric respiratory failure, discusses non-conventional ventilation modes like APRV and oscillation in ARDS patients. The podcast explores the advantages and considerations of these modes, as well as their effectiveness and limitations. It also delves into treatment options for pediatric patients with refractory ERDS, including the use of the oscillator and potential ECMO cannulation.

Dr. Nadir Yehya, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pediatrics, discusses selecting initial PEEP and measuring variables for optimal PEEP. The chapter explores different strategies for setting PEEP in pediatric and adult patients. It also discusses the measurement of plateau pressure in pediatric mechanical ventilation and the use of esophageal pressure monitors to titrate ventilation support. Additionally, it explores how sedation levels can affect thoracic pressure in intubated patients.