Initial ventilator settings for the intubated patient.
Indications
- • Mechanical ventilation initiation
Equipment
- • Ventilator
- • Circuit
- • HME filter
- • ETT
Positioning
- • As appropriate for the procedure and patient comfort.
Consent
- • Explain indication, benefits, alternatives
- • Explain risks & complications
- • Obtain written/verbal consent as per SOP
- • Document consent
Universal precautions
- • Hand hygiene
- • PPE — gloves, mask, eye protection
- • Aseptic technique
- • Sharps safety
- • Verify patient identity & site
Step-by-step (0/7)
Tap to complete
Volume AC or PC-AC; PS if weaning.
Immediate complications
- ⚠ Barotrauma
- ⚠ Hypotension
Delayed complications
- • VAP
- • Ventilator-induced lung injury
Recognition
- • High plateau
- • Desat
Initial management
- • Reduce Vt; PEEP; sedation
Prevention
- • Lung-protective ventilation
- • VAP bundle
Post-procedure observation
- • Vitals q15min × 1h then hourly
Monitoring
- • Site inspection
- • Symptom review
Documentation
- • Procedure note
- • Consent
- • Findings
Patient instructions
- • Report pain, bleeding, fever, worsening symptoms
Educational bedside guide. Perform only under supervision until competent. Follow local SOPs and consent policy.
