Intubation Types of Ventilators Ventilator Settings Modes of Mechanical Ventilation Complications of Mechanical Ventilation 1. Cause - venous return to the right atrium impeded by the dramatically increased intrathoracic pressures during inspiration from positive pressure ventilation. Also reduced sympatho-adrenal stimulation leading to a decrease in peripheral vascular resistance and reduced blood pressure. B. Barotrauma 1. C. Nosocomial Pneumonia 1.
Treatment is aimed at decreasing fluid intake.
Decrease of normal insensible water loss due to closed ventilator circuit preventing water loss from lungs. Other complications related to endotracheal intubation. Patient will have effective breathing pattern. Patient will have adequate gas exchange. Patient's nutritional status will be maintained to meet body needs.