Respiratory/Airway

Things to Know

After reviewing the respiratory system you should be able to:

  • Perform basic blood gas interpretation

  • Select appropriate therapies/devices for patients in respiratory distress

  • Be able to provide basic management for patients on mechanical ventilation



Quick Guides

Utilize the Quick Guides to reference important information about the respiratory system quickly.

Ventilator Basics

Status Asthmaticus

VDR Quick Guide VDR Graphics

Ventilator Modes (One Pager)

ETCO2 (One Pager)