The amount of air you inhale or exhale at once is called tidal volume. 🌬 You can measure it without any sophisticated equipment. Check out how! For step-by-step instructions go here: https://mel.sc/s8X/ Cool medical practice is waiting for you in the MEL MED subscription: https://mel.sc/s8Y/ | MEL Science

Common Vent Modes🫁 Assist Control = Volume Control💨 ✅ Set Tidal Volume for each breath ✅ Set FiO2 ✅ Typically short-term mode SIMV = Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation💨 ✅ Set Tidal Volume for mandatory breaths ✅ Set Respiratory Rate ✅ Set FiO2 ✅ Allows for spontaneous breathing What other vent modes have you seen? #ventilator #criticalcarenursing #ICUnurse #clinicals #nurseinthemaking #respiratorynurse #nurse #nursing #BSN #RN | Nurse In The Making