benefits of mechanical ventilation

Indications

• reversal of hypoxemia & respiratory acidosis
• relief of respiratory distress
• elimination of ventilatory muscle fatigue
• facilitation of sedation or neuromuscular blockade
• reduction of myocardial & systemic oxygen consumption
• reduction of intracranial pressure
• stabilization of an injured chest wall
• maintains patent airway
• access for suction

Additional terms

• mechanical ventilation (assisted ventilation)