Mechanical Ventilation Pocket Card

✨ Hey ICU Nurses! ✨

Looking for a quick, convenient way to understand mechanical ventilation settings and concepts? Whether you’re a new grad, a nursing student on an ICU rotation, or an experienced nurse preceptor, the Mechanical Ventilation Critical Care Pocket Card has you covered! 🩺

💡 Why You’ll Love It:
✔️ Compact, water-resistant, and durable—perfect for busy ICU shifts 🌊
✔️ Easy-to-read visuals and diagrams for quick reference 📊
✔️ Designed to simplify complex ventilator concepts so you can focus on patient care 🧠

📚 What’s Inside?
This 12-page foldable guide (4" x 6.5" when closed, 6.5" x 24" fully expanded) covers:

1️⃣ Volume vs. Pressure Settings: Compare volume control (VC) and pressure control (PC) with easy-to-follow graphics and waveforms.

2️⃣ Lung Protective Ventilation: Learn settings that help prevent lung injury (barotrauma, volutrauma).

3️⃣ End-Inspiratory & End-Expiratory Settings: Understand Ppeak, Pplateau, Applied PEEP, and Occult PEEP differences.

4️⃣ Conventional vs. Rescue Ventilation Modes: Review conventional modes (PRVC, AC, PS), key parameters (PEEP, P/F ratios), and rescue modes (APRV).

5️⃣ Overview of the Ventilator Screen: Visual "anatomy" of ventilator waveforms to make screen navigation easier.

6️⃣ Common Ventilator Alarms: Get a breakdown of pressure, flow, and volume alarms for quick troubleshooting.

💭 FAQs:
Q: Is this card for me?
A: Absolutely! It’s perfect for new grad ICU nurses, nursing students, and even seasoned nurse preceptors.

Q: How does this compare to other resources?
A: Unlike heavy textbooks or long guides, this pocket card is lightweight, water-resistant, and designed for on-the-go reference during your shift. 📋

Q: Is this included in the New to ICU Packet?
A: Yes! All the content in this card is also included in my New to ICU 2.0: A Visual Guide to Critical Care Nursing" 120-page resource book!

💖 Channel That Big Brain Energy!
Hit *add to cart* and keep this powerful ICU resource in your pocket. 🌟

You’ve got this, ICU nurses!
Lauren Douglass, MSN, RN, CCRN, TCRN

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