The document discusses the essential aspects of mechanical ventilation, emphasizing safety, efficacy, and patient comfort. It outlines various mechanical ventilation modes, including pressure-cycled ventilation (PCV) and volume-cycled ventilation (VCV), along with their specific variables and characteristics. The importance of clinician skills in utilizing these ventilation strategies effectively is highlighted, along with a cautionary note that new ventilator modes must be assessed critically against traditional lung-protective strategies.
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