Vent

How do I control a vent?

Choose a focused topic.

Modes

Modes

Volume, pressure, pressure support, and spontaneous modes.

Knobs

Parameters

VT, RR, FiO₂, PEEP, flow, inspiratory time.

Pressures

Peak vs plateau

How to measure and interpret pressures.

Alarms

Alarms and waveforms

High pressure, low volume, disconnect, auto-PEEP.

Educational resource only. Use institutional protocols, local policy, and bedside clinical judgment. Not a substitute for supervised training, medical direction, or emergency care guidance.