ABG Critical Care & Mechanical Ventilation

ABG Critical Care

Learning Objectives

• Compare and contrast the difference between primary acidosis and primary alkalotic states.
• Describe three metabolic problems. Do they result in alkalosis or acidosis? Why?
• Describe three respiratory problems. Do they result in acidosis or alkalosis? Why?
• Describe the process utilized to interpret acid-base disorders.
• Differentiate between oxygen transport and carbon dioxide production and elimination.
• Assess oxygenation at the tissue levels.

Mechanical Ventilation

Upon successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

1. Identify and explain all the abbreviations associated with mechanical ventilation.
2. Define and identify the various modes of mechanical ventilation.
3. Identify the objectives of mechanical ventilation.
4. Identify the clinical indications and recommendations for mechanical ventilation.
5. List and discuss the potential complications associated with mechanical ventilation.
6. Explain the “how” and “when” of discontinuing mechanical ventilation.