Just Keep Breathing! Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation during Anesthesia

This lecture provides an in-depth, yet easy to understand introduction to utilizing mechanical ventilation during anesthesia. It will cover basics of respiratory physiology, indications for ventilatory support, common reasons for hypoventilation in our anesthetized patients, a thorough review of the different functions of mechanical ventilators, and common troubleshooting scenarios. Attendees will learn how to safely and effectively use a mechanical ventilator in their practice to improve patient outcomes.