The SECRET to making vent changes after a blood gas
The NICUDoc · 7 Aug 2023 · 4 min
Summary
An explainer from The NICU Doc on interpreting neonatal blood gases to decide which mechanical ventilator settings to adjust, such as pressures or rates. It uses a point-of-view approach and clinical scenarios to highlight the key values to consider before making vent changes.
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