Introduction

Positive-pressure mechanical ventilation is a life-saving intervention commonly performed in the intensive care units for patients with respiratory failure. Proficiency in setting up, and monitoring the ventilator is an essential skill in modern intensive care practice.

The modules provided simulate interactions between a patient and a ventilator. The modules can be accessed in a web browser, or by downloading the app (see the link buttons below) Different modes of mechanical ventilation are presented. Clinical scenarios can be simulated by changing the properties of the lungs, and the parameters of the ventilator.

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Video Tutorials

I started creating a series of videos to teach the basics of mechanical ventilation. You can access the videos on youtube by clicking THIS LINK.

Simulator Modules