SIMV Mode of Mechanical Ventilation (Quick Explainer Video)

What is the SIMV mode of mechanical ventilation? Watch this video for a quick explanation.
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➡️ In mechanical ventilation, there are two primary ventilator modes:
1. Assist/Control (A/C)
2. SIMV

➡️ SIMV Mode
SIMV stands for Synchronous Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation. It's a mode of ventilation where the ventilator delivers a preset minimum number of mandatory breaths. However, it also allows the patient to initiate spontaneous breaths in between the mandatory breaths. This mode also allows the operator to set either a controlled pressure or a controlled volume. 

➡️ When to Use SIMV?
The primary indication for SIMV is when a patient needs partial ventilatory support. That is because, since the patient is able to take spontaneous breaths, it means they can contribute to some of their minute ventilation. SIMV is a mode that is often used for weaning as well.

➡️ Advantages of Using SIMV:
Since the patient is able to take spontaneous breaths, it helps to maintain their respiratory muscle strength and avoid muscular atrophy.
SIMV also distributes tidal volumes evenly throughout the lung fields, which reduces V/Q mismatching. It helps to decrease the patient’s mean airway pressure.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:18 - SIMV Mode
1:06 - When to Use SIMV?
1:28 - Advantages of Using SIMV

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