Description
VentRef is a focused clinical reference for clinicians managing invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, grounded in core respiratory physiology and evidence-based critical care practice.
This application is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Calculations and reference values are derived from published peer-reviewed medical literature and textbooks cited in the Sources section of the app. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional with any questions regarding medical conditions or clinical decisions, and do not disregard or delay seeking professional advice because of information provided by this app.
About Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC ("RK.MD")
I'm an adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist practicing in academic medicine. I'm passionate about teaching with free, open-access medical education. Learn more on my site: https://rk.md
Nouveautés (v1.5)
Added: New sections for invasive ventilation, artificial airways, and airway adjuncts
Added: Tracheostomy Tube, Laryngectomy Tube, Speaking Valve, Heat Moisture Exchanger (HME), Trach Collar, Laryngectomy Stoma Care, Endotracheal Tube (ETT), Tracheal Cuff Management, Ventilator Circuit Basics, Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA), Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA), Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM)
Updated: Significant backend codebase changes for efficiency