Mechanical Ventilation Explained – Basics for Non-ICU Doctors

Mechanical Ventilation Made Simple – Understand the ventilator in 30 minutes. In this practical ICU crash course, Dr. Maher Al Rahamneh explains the basics of invasive mechanical ventilation with real clinical context.

Perfect for internal medicine residents, hospitalists, med students, and non-ICU physicians who want to build confidence managing ventilated patients.

👇 What You’ll Learn:
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – Respiratory cycle
00:52 – I:E ratio
01:56 – PEEP (Positive End Expiratory Pressure)
03:30 – Mechanical ventilation breath
06:20 – Peak inspiratory pressure
12:41 – How the ventilator works
14:17 – Control vs assisted breath
23:28 – Volume control mode
24:55 – Pressure control mode
26:08 – Pressure support
28:12 – PRVC mode

🧠 Whether you’re on your ICU rotation or just want to stop fearing the vent, this video gives you the confidence and clarity you need.

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mechanical ventilation, ventilator basics, ventilator modes, invasive mechanical ventilation, volume control vs pressure control, PRVC mode explained, ICU education, internal medicine boards

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