Mechanical Ventilation II

Catalog description

This course explains the techniques employed in monitoring mechanical ventilated patients, discusses in detail ventilator wave forms and teaches how to interpret them as applicable to better patient care. The rationale, procedures, and possible outcomes of weaning parameters are also explained. The course also differentiates between mechanical ventilator for neonates and adults as well as the needs to institute mechanical ventilation in each of these population groups. The course categorizes mechanical ventilators according to hospital or homecare sites, explains the rationale for the latter and discusses hazards and special needs required for homecare mechanical ventilation. Students will develop the necessary skills required to manage the home care ventilators most frequently used for life support, and maintenance of artificial ventilation. Weaning parameters are also discussed and the equipment used for these procedures is employed in laboratory practice.