Course Description: This course provides training on the operation and management of ventilators in ICU settings. Participants will learn about different modes of mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, and troubleshooting ventilator issues to ensure effective respiratory support for critically ill patients.
Course Outcomes:
- Develop proficiency in ventilator operation and management.
- Assess and monitor patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Implement different modes of ventilation effectively.
- Troubleshoot common ventilator issues.
- Enhance patient outcomes through effective ventilator management.
Objectives:
- Identify key components of ventilator management.
- Perform patient assessments for mechanical ventilation.
- Implement various modes of mechanical ventilation.
- Monitor and evaluate ventilator settings and patient responses.
- Troubleshoot common ventilator issues.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort on mechanical ventilation.
- Develop care plans for patients requiring ventilator support.
- Educate healthcare teams about ventilator management.
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists for comprehensive care.
- Review case studies to apply ventilator management techniques in real-world settings.
Units:
- Introduction to Ventilator Management
- Components and Functions of Ventilators
- Patient Assessment for Mechanical Ventilation
- Modes of Mechanical Ventilation
- Monitoring Ventilator Settings and Patient Responses
- Troubleshooting Ventilator Issues
- Ensuring Patient Safety and Comfort
- Care Planning for Ventilator Support
- Collaboration with Respiratory Therapists
- Case Studies and Practical Applications
