Intubating a patient and placing them on mechanical ventilation is often used as a lifesaving technique to support a patient while giving them time to heal. Mechanical ventilation though is not a "natural" process and has a number of significant effects on the hemodynamics/cardiovascular system of the patient. We discuss the most common hemodynamic changes that are critical to know when caring for these patients. Specifically, we will illustrate mechanical ventilation's effects on the right side of the heart (venous return/preload/afterload), pulmonary vasculature (alveolar and extra-alveolar pulmonary vascular resistance), and left side of the heart (preload/afterload). 👇DON'T MISS OUT - JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY TODAY 👇 https://www.patreon.com/WhiteBoardMedicine We appreciate the support! 📰👇SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE BIMONTHLY NEWSLETTER👍👍 https://whiteboarddoctor.m-pages.com/IAdAdI/wbdr-sign-up Stay up-to-date on the most important medical, science, and healthcare news! YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ7ORabbVc0

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