The second article in our series on Mechanical Ventilation looks at the usefulness of monitoring various patient parameters. These parameters include monitoring by pulse oximeter, end-tidal CO2 monitor, trans-pulmonary pressure, and airway cuff pressure. As you review this article, please pay attention to the following key points:
- Key questions to ask regarding the value of monitoring
- The effect of dead-space ventilation on the end-tidal value
- Significant components of a lung-protective strategy
- Optimal range for ET tube cuff pressure
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