Creighton

UNIVERSITY
EMS EDUCATION CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC

Module 3 Homework
Background: Mechanical ventilation is a commonly used skill for the Critical Care Paramedic. Understanding the principles and practice of mechanical ventilation is of vital importance. This assignment will help solidify your knowledge in mechanical ventilation. This assignment has 2 parts. Each part correlates with a different part of the Critical Care Medicine Tutorial website. When you have completed this assignment, please submit your homework into the Module 3 Homework Submission Box. You can either copy and paste it into the box or submit as a word document, pdf or other format. Maximum points possible:10. Assignment: Part I: Use the link labeled Module 3 Homework Link #1 that will take you to the Critical Care Medicine Tutorial website. Please read through the links under Mechanical Ventilation in Critical Care. You can skip the Ventilation Strategy in Critical Care for part I. You will be able to answer part 1 of the homework after studying up on different types of ventilation. Define each type of ventilation and give examples of pros and cons for its use. You may use the outline provided or design your own. Type of ventilation: Pressure ventilation Volume ventilation Assist/ Control SIMV High frequency ventilation Pressure support ventilation Controlled mechanical ventilation Part II: Use the link labeled Module 3 Homework Link #2. Again this comes from the Critical Care Medicine Tutorial Website. At the top of the page you will see a link that says click to explore. After clicking on that link, you will be guided to a computerized algorithm based on specific signs/ symptoms. Using the algorithm you will be able to answer the questions in part II. Given the type of patient you are caring for, choose the best mode of ventilation for their condition: 1. You are called to transport a 78year old female who was involved in a MVC. She was diagnosed with a severe closed head injury. The sending hospital has just given her Vecuronium and has been ventilating via BVETT. Which ventilator mode will you use? 2. You are treating a 47year old male with a history of COPD. The patient was in severe respiratory distress with a very low SpO2. He suddenly becomes apneic. After intubating, which mode of ventilation would you choose for this patient? 3. Now its your turn! Give two examples of patients who would benefit from SIMV with Pressure Support. 4. Give two more examples of situations where you would use Pressure Support Ventilation. Definition Pros Cons