Rescue

Ventilator pivots

Obstructive, ARDS, acidosis, neuro, shock/RV.

  • Obstructive: lower RR, long expiratory time, avoid stacking.
  • ARDS/hypoxemia: PBW-based low VT, PEEP strategy, plateau pressure.
  • DKA/acidosis: avoid loss of compensatory ventilation.
  • Shock/RV: avoid excessive intrathoracic pressure.

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