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What’s New Version 1.6
Added: Clinical section with common vent modes
Updated: User interface refinements to provide a consistent experience between RKRef apps
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
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Version history 7 versions
Build 887766846v1.62026-07-04 05:05:46
Added: Clinical section with common vent modes
Updated: User interface refinements to provide a consistent experience between RKRef apps
Build 885774973v1.52026-05-18 16:55:41
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
Build 885351516v1.42026-05-07 19:06:33
Added: Desired CO2, Mechanical Power, Inspiratory Time, I:E Ratio, Mean Airway Pressure, Alveolar Gas Equation, ARDS Severity, Winter’s Formula, ROX Index calculators
Added: ROX Index, NIV Failure, Static Compliance, Dynamic Compliance, Mean Airway Pressure, Derecruitment, Overdistension, Airway Resistance, Recruitment, Dead Space Fraction, Ventilatory Ratio, PaCO₂ EtCO₂ Gradient, Oxygenation Index, Oxygen Saturation Index, Mechanical Power, Patient Self Inflicted Lung Injury, Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve, Absorption Atelectasis, Permissive Hypercapnia, Flow, Expiratory Flow Limitation, Cuff Pressure, Airway Protection, Occlusion Pressure P0.1, Tube Resistance, T Piece terms
Updated: Adjusted user interface elements for References tab
Updated: Noninvasive oxygen therapy descriptions
Updated: DO₂, HFNC, CPAP, BiPAP, PEEP, Lung Protective Ventilation, ARDS, Prone Positioning terms
Build 881718890v1.32026-02-04 21:48:43
Added: APRV/Bilevel mode
Added: Adjustable parameters for ventilator modes
Added: Zero End Expiratory Pressure (ZEEP), Jackson-Rees circuit, Mapleson circuit terms, Extubation Criteria, Diaphragmatic Dysfunction, Accessory Muscle Use, Negative Inspiratory Force (NIF), Rapid Shallow Breathing Index (RSBI), Vital Capacity, Heart and Moisture Exchanger (HME), Heliox, Tracheostomy, Passy Muir Valve, Bronchopleural Fistula (BPF), Cough Assist
Updated: Fixed full-screen constraints for vent images
Build 881224453v1.22026-01-06 14:47:53
Added: Breas Vivo 45LS, VOCSN, ResMed Astral 150, Vyaire AVEA, Maquet Servo-s, Maquet Servo-air, Mindray SV300, Draeger Oxylog 3000 plus, Siemens Servo 300, GE Carestation 650 Anesthesia, Philips Respironics V200, Airon pNeuton A ventilators
Added: Stress index, SaO2, Shunt Fraction, Shunt, V Q Mismatch, RQ, CO, SvO2, Nasal Cannula, Simple Mask, High Flow Oxygen, Work of Breathing, Recruitment, FRC, Auto Trigger, Pressurization, Patient Drive, Inspiratory Flow, Flow, COPD, Oxygenation, Alveolar Gas Exchange, Obstruction, NIV, Modes, Apnea Backup, Backup Ventilation, Sedation, Pneumothorax, Pulmonary Vascular Resistance, Preload, Afterload, Circle System Leak, Rebreathing, Comfort, Extubation, Spontaneous Breathing, Transpulmonary Pressure (Ptp), Pleural Pressure (Intrapleural), Esophageal Pressure (Pes), Chest Wall Compliance, Airway Pressure (Paw) terms
Added: Completely restructured ventilator section
Added: Click-to-expand images
Added: More detailed descriptions for noninvasive modalities
Updated: Standardized section styling and text formatting
Build 880855589v1.12025-12-22 20:32:38
Added: Calculators for Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI), Oxygen Extraction Fraction (OEF), Respiratory System Resistance, Ventilation Index (VI), Respiratory System Time Constant
Added: Images for supplemental oxygen therapies
Added: Lung capacity/volume terms
Updated: User interface tweaks
Updated: Matomo SDK to 7.8.0
Build 880621826v1.02025-12-18 18:14:31
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| Region | Language | Price | Ratings | Avg | Version |
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US | en-US | Free | 41 | 5.0 | 1.6 |
Change log 11 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
Added: Clinical section with common vent modes
Updated: User interface refinements to provide a consistent experience between RKRef apps
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description updated
VentRef is a focused clinical reference for clinicians managing invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy, grounded in core respiratory
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subtitle updated
Vent & Oxygenation Reference
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name updated
VentRef
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Version 1.6 released
Added: Clinical section with common vent modes
Updated: User interface refinements to provide a consistent experience between RKRef apps
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Version 1.5 released
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)
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Version 1.4 released
Added: Desired CO2, Mechanical Power, Inspiratory Time, I:E Ratio, Mean Airway Pressure, Alveolar Gas Equation, ARDS Severity, Winter’s Formula, ROX Index calculators
Added: ROX Index, NIV Failure, Static Compliance, Dynamic Compliance, Mea
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Version 1.3 released
Added: APRV/Bilevel mode
Added: Adjustable parameters for ventilator modes
Added: Zero End Expiratory Pressure (ZEEP), Jackson-Rees circuit, Mapleson circuit terms, Extubation Criteria, Diaphragmatic Dysfunction, Accessory Muscle Use, Negat
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Version 1.2 released
Added: Breas Vivo 45LS, VOCSN, ResMed Astral 150, Vyaire AVEA, Maquet Servo-s, Maquet Servo-air, Mindray SV300, Draeger Oxylog 3000 plus, Siemens Servo 300, GE Carestation 650 Anesthesia, Philips Respironics V200, Airon pNeuton A ventilator
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Version 1.1 released
Added: Calculators for Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI), Oxygen Extraction Fraction (OEF), Respiratory System Resistance, Ventilation Index (VI), Respiratory System Time Constant
Added: Images for supplemental oxygen therapies
Added: Lung capa
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Version 1.0 released