Tuesday, November 22, 2011

APRV in the Operating Room is it Practical?

Airway Pressure Release Ventilation in the Operating Room is it Practical?
This is a good question, for one anesthesia delivery systems do not have APRV as a mode of ventilation available, so an ICU ventilator will need to be transported with the patient to the operating room.
Other considerations include:
-General anesthesia
-Hypo-ventilation
-Hypoxia

For more view the attached video