Critical Care

Pressure regulated volume control (PRVC): Is it a “volume control” or “pressure control” breath?

Dr. Phil Dellinger, master of mechanical ventilation, breaks down Pressure Regulated Volume Control (PRVC) by discussing the breath type delivered in this mode of mechanical ventilation.  

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Back to Basics: Shock in Trauma

An unconscious 35 y/o male presents from the scene of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian accident.  The patient is intubated and hypotensive but there is no source of external bleeding. FAST is negative. Blood products are given with no response. CT imaging shows no evidence of bleeding. What should you consider?

 

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