The VENT WAVEFORM POCKET Guide

The Vent Waveform Pocket Guide is a quick reference to aid in the rapid recognition and recall of ventilator waveforms.

Visual Reference

Rapid Recognition

Troubleshooting

WAVEFORMS

✅I:E Ratio

✅Triggered vs. Non-Triggered

✅Rise Time Percent

✅Peak Pressure / Plateau Pressure

✅APRV

✅PEEP and Stress Index

✅Active Exhalation

✅Double Trigger

✅Circuit Leak

✅Cardiac Oscillations

✅Water / Secretions in Circuit

✅Low/High Compliance

✅High Resistance

✅Air Trapping

✅Flow Starvation

The Vent Waveform Pocket Guide is made out of PVC so you don't have to worry about it getting creased, laminate pealing, or breaking

5.5 inches tall, 4.0 wide - fits in a larger pocket, the airway bag, or the hanging on a key ring from equipment.

Having references on a phone or computer is great, but reference cards are easier to clean.

Dark backgrounds make the card easy to read in different lighting conditions.

Here are a few answers to our most common questions