Mechanical Ventilation Expert vs VentXplorer

Caution! This app is intended for intensive care physicians. If you are NOT a physician and would like to use it anyway, please consult your physician before using this app or making any medical decisions. This app has endorsement for usage in the Russian Federation. Many doctors deal with the treatment of patients with varying degrees of acute respiratory failure (ARF). But the choice of the optimal method and, especially, the timely correction of the parameters of invasive and non-invasive mechanical lung ventilation often cause difficulties, especially for young doctors. Unfortunately, expensive ventilation machines, without their skillful use, are not a guarantee of an improvement in the mortality rate in ARF. This has been especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. In international clinical practice, it is customary to determine the degree of ARF by the oxygenation index (the ratio of the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) to the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2)). This indicator is also included in most "severity of illness" scoring systems (SOFA, APACHE II-III, etc.). However PaO2 estimation is only possible after collecting the arterial blood for laboratory monitoring of blood gases, making it costly and invasive. In 2020-2021 a multicenter research was carried out at five clinical hospitals in Volgograd, Russia, which included 1038 patients with acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome against the background of viral (COVID-19) and bacterial pneumonia. The goals of the research were firstly, to develop a non-invasive method for determining the oxygenation index (PaO2 / FiO2) based on oxygen saturation (SpO2), and secondly, to define general criteria for correcting the parameters of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. This application is based on the results of the research. The relationship between SpO2 and PaO2 index values was determined for various FiO2 and types of respiratory support. The app also implements the general principle of oxygen therapy - from less to more invasive. The app allows the user not only to choose the most effective method of respiratory support, but also timely learn about the need for its correction. Every clinician knows that the mortality rate in patients with ARF is greatly influenced by the validity of the beginning and end of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation treatment - and this app solves this problem. The educational effect of this app should also be noted. It will help doctors to quickly master and more competently use expensive ventilation machines, which, of course, will have a beneficial effect on the results of treatment of patients with ARF. The following sources were used to create the app: 1. Brown SM, Grissom CK, Moss M, Rice TW, Schoenfeld D, Hou PC, Thompson BT, Brower RG; NIH/NHLBI PETAL Network Collaborators. Nonlinear Imputation of Pao2/Fio2 From Spo2/Fio2 Among Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Chest. 2016 Aug;150(2):307-13. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.2016.01.003. Epub 2016 Jan 19. PMID: 26836924; PMCID: PMC4980543. 2. Bilan N, Dastranji A, Ghalehgolab Behbahani A. Comparison of the spo2/fio2 ratio and the pao2/fio2 ratio in patients with acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome. J Cardiovasc Thorac Res. 2015;7(1):28-31. doi: 10.15171/jcvtr.2014.06. Epub 2015 Mar 29. PMID: 25859313; PMCID: PMC4378672. 3. Yoshida T, Takegawa R, Ogura H. [Ventilatory strategy for ARDS]. Nihon Rinsho. 2016 Feb;74(2):279-84. Japanese. PMID: 26915253. 4. Fan E, Brodie D, Slutsky AS. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment. JAMA. 2018 Feb 20;319(7):698-710. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.21907. PMID: 29466596. 5. Петров, В. И. Эволюция клинико-фармакологических и терапевтических принципов лечения инфекции COVID-19 / Петров В. И. [и др. ]. - Москва : ГЭОТАР-Медиа, 2021. - 312 с. - DOI: 10.33029/9704-6386-4-ECPC-2021-1-312. - ISBN 978-5-9704-6386-4.

VentXplorer is a comprehensive learning tool designed for physicians, medical students, respiratory therapists, and healthcare professionals who want to deepen their understanding of mechanical ventilation. Created by clinicians, VentXplorer transforms complex ventilator concepts into an intuitive, visual learning experience. With interactive waveform graphics and evidence-informed explanations, the app helps users build a solid foundation in ventilator management—from the basics of volume control to the nuances of waveform interpretation. Key Features: • Waveform Visualization Learn how to recognize pressure-time, volume-time, and flow-time scalar curves across common ventilator modes. • Educational Modules Master core principles of ventilation—including modes, alarms, and settings—through concise, high-yield lessons. • Troubleshooting Guides Explore common patterns and pitfalls in ventilation to reinforce key concepts and deepen clinical understanding. • Offline Access Study anytime, anywhere—perfect for ICUs, simulation labs, commutes, or exam preparation. • Privacy-First Design No logins, no internet required, and no data tracking. Everything stays on your device. Whether you’re rotating through your first ICU, preparing for exams, or simply refreshing your knowledge, VentXplorer is your pocket-sized ventilator textbook—built for learning at your own pace and on your own terms. Designed by clinicians. Made for learners.