There are critical states in which people cannot use themselves to perform the basic functions of the organism, for which hospitals allocate a specialized area called Intensive Care Unit (ICU). One of the most used equipment in this area is the mechanical fan, which requires proper handling to avoid complications arising from its use. The basic objective of this review is to capture fundamental aspects related to the mechanical ventilation used by the patient in the ICU. The research design that was carried out is documentary or bibliographic. The protocols are standard indications based on the evidence that guarantee a good management of the ICU equipment and seek the stability of the critical patient. The due use of mechanical ventilation guarantees the reduction of pneumonia rates and other serious complications that result from it. It is concluded that the development and implementation of protocols that allow the unification of criteria based on scientific evidence and the minimization of the risks associated with the use of mechanical ventilation in the ICU is essential, as well as the constant specialization of the personnel working in said area.

There are critical states in which people cannot use themselves to perform the basic functions of the organism, for which hospitals allocate a specialized area called Intensive Care Unit (ICU). One of the most used equipment in this area is the mechanical fan, which requires proper handling to avoid complications arising from its use. The basic objective of this review is to capture fundamental aspects related to the mechanical ventilation used by the patient in the ICU. The research design that was carried out is documentary or bibliographic. The protocols are standard indications based on the evidence that guarantee a good management of the ICU equipment and seek the stability of the critical patient. The due use of mechanical ventilation guarantees the reduction of pneumonia rates and other serious complications that result from it. It is concluded that the development and implementation of protocols that allow the unification of criteria based on scientific evidence and the minimization of the risks associated with the use of mechanical ventilation in the ICU is essential, as well as the constant specialization of the personnel working in said area.