Pediatric Ventilation Modes Quiz

Prerequisites and Learning Objectives

• The associated workshop has a recommended prerequisite, which is not specified.

Respiratory System Overview

• The glottis is a part of the respiratory system.
• The respiratory system warms, moisturizes, and cleans the air in the nasal cavity and trachea.
• The epiglottis serves to separate the trachea from the esophagus during swallowing.

Breathing and Ventilation

• The diaphragm and intercostal muscles are involved in breathing.
• The lungs are responsible for removing carbon dioxide and picking up oxygen.

Respiratory Distress in Children

• Early signs of respiratory distress in children include a weak cough.
• Cyanosis indicates inadequate oxygenation in a child with respiratory distress.

Mechanical Ventilation

• Mechanical ventilation is used in children when necessary, especially when non-invasive methods are ineffective.
• The preferred mode of ventilation in children is not specified.

Bi-level Therapy

• A full-face mask is used if there is significant air leak with nasal masks.
• A 'Low Pressure' alarm can be caused by a dislodged mask or a leak in the circuit.
• If the child will not wear the mask during Bi-level therapy, try readjusting the mask or using a different size.
• Sore eyes in the morning during Bi-level therapy can be addressed by adjusting the mask or using a humidifier.

Ventilation Modes

• Bi-level therapy delivers a set pressure when the child breathes a breath on their own.
• Hybrid mode ventilation provides both spontaneous and mandatory (timed) breaths.
• Volume-controlled ventilation delivers a mandatory breath with a set volume to the patient.
• Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) delivers pressurized air through a mask.

Test your knowledge on the common modes of ventilation used in paediatrics. Learn about Assist/Control, SIMV, CPAP, PS, PC, S/T, and CV modes and how they function on a ventilator.