VentRef

VentRef is a comprehensive respiratory care and mechanical ventilation reference for physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, medical students, and other healthcare learners. Assess ventilator mechanics, interpret waveforms and capnography, review modes and equipment, troubleshoot clinical problems, and perform commonly used respiratory calculations, all in one focused reference. FEATURES • Live bedside workspace for ventilator mechanics, lung-protective ventilation, and oxygenation • Interactive waveform simulator with scalars, loops, pattern recognition, and patient-ventilator asynchrony • Capnography reference with capnogram patterns and dead-space concepts • Ventilator mode guide and vendor terminology translator • Alarm response drills and guided troubleshooting pathways • Patient-ventilator assessment and spontaneous breathing trial guidance • Clinical references for ARDS, respiratory failure, airway management, NIV, proning, liberation, and more • Respiratory pharmacology, equipment guides, ventilator comparisons, and searchable terminology • Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care reference • Interactive pulmonary function testing lab • Clinical cases and competency practice checklists • Calculators for driving pressure, compliance, resistance, P/F ratio, oxygenation, ABG interpretation, RSBI, mechanical power, oxygen delivery, and more • Favorites, global search, recent items, related content, references, and personal notes VentRef connects respiratory physiology, ventilator mechanics, and practical critical care workflows. Whether you are reviewing an unfamiliar mode, evaluating elevated airway pressures, interpreting a waveform, preparing for extubation, or checking a calculation, the app makes relevant information easy to find. Created by Rishi Kumar, MD, FACC (“RK.MD”), an academic adult cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and cardiovascular ICU intensivist committed to free, open-access medical education. Learn more at https://rk.md VentRef is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional judgment, diagnosis, or treatment. Clinical findings and calculations must be independently verified and interpreted in the context of the individual patient. Seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical condition. Do not disregard or delay professional medical advice because of information provided by this app.