Complication Basics
Mechanical ventilation can cause complications such as barotrauma volutrauma and ventilator associated pneumonia which impair respiratory function and prolong recovery.
Barotrauma
Barotrauma results from excessive pressure causing alveolar rupture and air leaks.
Volutrauma
Volutrauma occurs when excessive tidal volumes overstretch lung tissue and cause inflammation.
VAP Risk
Ventilator associated pneumonia results from bacterial colonization and impaired airway defenses.
Prevention Strategies
Prevention includes lung protective ventilation oral care and proper suctioning.
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