Description

General Objective

The use of a ventilator should be considered both when the patient cannot maintain an open airway and when adequate oxygenation or ventilation cannot be achieved. Its use should be considered both when the patient is unable to maintain an open airway and when adequate oxygenation or ventilation cannot be achieved.

Thus, it is an artificial respiration procedure that can be invasive or non-invasive, depending on the severity of the situation. Specifically, mechanical ventilation consists of the doctor placing a tube, or cannula, in the patient's trachea to open their airway with the aim of supplying oxygen to the person, improving oxygenation and influencing lung mechanics. Thus, MV facilitates gas exchange and the work of breathing for people with respiratory failure.

This training programme offers extensive theoretical and practical material on mechanical ventilation. Students will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, airway management, types of ventilators, how to deal with possible complications in MV and how to carry it out in paediatric patients.

Addressed to:

Graduates in nursing.

Graduates in medicine.

Content


Module I. Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system

Anatomy of the respiratory system

Physiology of the respiratory system

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module II. History of mechanical ventilation

History: Part 1

History: Part 2

History: Part 3

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module III. Airway management

Introduction

Airway assessment

Opening and control of the airways

Devices for cleaning and de-clogging

Ventilation devices

Main changes in the E.R.C 2010 and AHA 2015 recommendations in the airway context

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module IV. Oxygenation and ventilation

Introduction

Oxygenation

Ventilation

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module V. Basic pharmacology in anaesthesiology and resuscitation

Introduction

Hypnotics. Intravenous sedatives

Inotropic agents

Neuromuscular relaxants

Opioid analgesics

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module VI. Types of generator-fan-ventilator-respirators

Basic diagram of a fan-breathing apparatus

Basic operation

Ignition control

Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module VII. Modes of mechanical ventilation

Introduction

Acute respiratory failure and ventilator-patient relationship

Ventilatory modes in MV

Inspiratory flow and Trigger

Fan response time

Patients with expiratory flow limitation

Neuronically Tuned Assisted Ventilation

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module VIII. Monitoring in mechanical ventilation

Introduction

Cardiovascular monitoring

Monitoring of ventilatory function

Temperature monitoring

Monitoring of neuromuscular blockade

CNS monitoring

Monitoring of anaesthetic balance

Monitoring of the renal system and metabolic function

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module IX. Oximetry. Capnography and capnometry

Oximetry

Capnography and capnometry

Summary

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module X. Complications in mechanical ventilation

Introduction

Complications related to the artificial airway

Complications related to mechanical ventilation

Problems during mechanical ventilation

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module XI. Weaning-weaning

Introduction

General rules for the implementation of the disconnection

Psychological preparation and deflation

Restoration of the pharyngeal-laryngeal-tracheal axis

Integrated indices

Summary of key weaning points

Mechanical ventilation for children

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module XII. Nursing care of the mechanically ventilated patient

Introduction

Valuation

Diagnosis

Planning

Implementation and evaluation

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module XIII. Notes on non-invasive mechanical ventilation

Contraindications, Advantages and Comparison of NIV vs IMV

Modalities of NIV

Equipment and materials

Device Placement and Care and Initiating VNMI

During and after NIV

Complications, NIV Withdrawal and Intubation Criteria

Conclusions and General Parameters in NIV

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module XIV. Mechanical ventilation in paediatrics

Introduction

Anatomical and functional characteristics of the respiratory tract in infancy

Respiratory failure in neonates and infants

Types of respirators

Indications for initiating mechanical ventilation and Algorithm

Glasgow Coma Scale modified for the child

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Module XV. Medical transport in patients undergoing ventilation

Characteristics of transport fans

Types of transport fans

Nursing care in the transfer of MV patients

Complications

Transport vehicle with incubator

Characteristics of a stable neonate

Functions of the relocation team

Summary

Self-assessment

Bibliography

Additional information

Country

Chile

Duration

300 hrs

Certification

AST - ALCALA

Ranking

Intensive Care

Documentation