Do you have a baby in the NICU who is intubated and on a ventilator? Are you desperately trying to understand what the care team is talking about when they mention positive pressure with SIMV, PIP, and PEEP, or volume-targeted with tidal volume, or high frequency ventilation? In this podcast episode, we break down the different modes of invasive ventilation commonly used in the NICU. 

First, we review respiratory distress syndrome in newborns as well as some key concepts including surfactant deficiency, atelectasis, lung compliance, and functional residual capacity to help you understand why a particular mode of respiratory support may be chosen versus another. 

Next, you will hear a review of conventional ventilation modes including SIMV, assist control, and volume guarantee followed by a discussion of 2 different types of high frequency modes of ventilation.

Tune in now to proudly walk away with a better understanding of not only the concepts and goals of effective ventilation and oxygenation in the NICU, but how those parameters are met with the different modes of ventilation used most often for NICU babies.

NICU parents will gain core information and education to help empower you as a NICU parent, without any overwhelm or confusion.  

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