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Mechanical ventilation guided by electrical impedance tomography: Individualized care, a new way forward

Presentation and discussion on the use of electrical impedance tomography as a new standard of care for managing patients with respiratory insufficiencies on mechanical ventilation. Gain understanding of the past 25 years of science as it has contributed to a new way forward.

A multidisciplinary, integrative approach to the clinical practice, education, and quality improvement of mechanical ventilation

Discover how one institution has developed and standardized a multidisciplinary approach to respiratory failure and the practice of mechanical ventilation. The importance of a team-based approach to assure early identification, appropriate treatment and subsequent weaning of support will be highlighted. Several emerging tools integrating physiology and traditional respiratory care parameters with the expertise and observations of nurses, physical and occupational therapists, pharmacists, and provider teams may be useful in support of your daily clinical, educational, and quality improvement needs and to develop and maintain a highly functioning, modern mechanical ventilation practice.