Vent control
Peak and plateau pressure
Pressure mechanics before the alarm tree.
Peak pressureWhat PIP means and what raises it.Plateau pressureHow to measure and interpret Pplat.Separate resistance from complianceUse inspiratory hold to choose branch.
Clinical review / use limits
Authored by: Airway of the Month education team. Last reviewed: July 2026. Audience: EM learners, faculty, EMS, RT, simulation educators, and airway teams.
This is an educational cognitive-aid scaffold, not a bedside order set. Verify medications, ventilator changes, pediatric dosing, and procedures against local ED, ICU, anesthesia, pharmacy, RT, EMS, and pediatric policies.
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