Principles of Mechanical Ventilation 
Introduction
Oxygen Delivery
Carbon Dioxide Elimination
Hyperinflation on Mechanical Ventilation
Breathing Pattern
Airway Pressures
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure
Ventilator PEEP
Volume vs. Pressure Ventilation
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Introduction
When initiating mechanical ventilation in a patient who is intubated, one must consider the following factors:
  • oxygen delivery
  • carbon dioxide elimination
  • breathing pattern
  • flow rates
  • airway pressures