APRV: Preventing Mechanical Ventilation Complications - APRV ventilation - Caregivers adjust ventilator modes (aprv mode) — APRV: Preventing Mechanical Ventilation Complications
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Summary

Mechanical ventilation can save lives but it can also cause negative side-effects, such as lung damage. Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV), based on the principle of open lung approach, can help by improving oxygenation, facilitating spontaneous breathing and protecting the lungs against complications. Although in the past, APRV has mainly been used for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who are difficult to oxygenate, today it is no longer only used as a rescue mode.

Ventilation therapy and APRV

From treatment to prevention: APRV facilitates spontaneous breathing by delivering continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and augments ventilation with brief releases. Take a look at how this can prevent mechanical ventilation complications, such as ARDS.

APRV workshop delivered by Dr. Nadar Habashi at the Dräger Advanced Ventilation Symposium

APRV history, terminology and best practices

In this workshop from the Dräger Advanced Ventilation Symposium, Dr. Nadar Habashi covers the basics of APRV history, terminology, best practices, applications and benefits – including the impact of APRV on the incidence and mortality of ARDS, the concepts of APRV and the use of APRV in preventing ARDS.

About Dr. Nader Habashi

Position: Associate Professor, School of Medicine
Institution: University of Maryland School of Medicine

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Ventilation therapy video gallery

Ms. Penny Andrews talks about APRV settings and clinical applications. Dr. Nader Habashi discusses the concept of spontaneous breathing and how to support it in mechanical ventilation. Take a look at these and many more videos to take a deeper dive into the topic of APRV and ventilation therapy.

Dräger quick setup guide for APRV

Dr. Luigi Camporota, from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust lends his expert knowledge to our quick guide for APRV.

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About Dr. Luigi Camporota

Position: Consultant, Intensive Care Medicine
Institution: Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

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Did you know?

Take a look at this infographic to get a quick overview and understanding of APRV and how and when it can be applied in clinical settings.

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Literature list

Want to know more on APRV? Here’s a list for further reading.

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APRV modes in intensive care

APRV: Ventilator modes in intensive care booklet

Read about the available ventilator modes for Dräger devices and learn about the properties and control principles of each mode.

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