Description
Content
Theme I. Topic I. Airway (42.2 Hours)
Techniques for opening the airway
Pharyngeal - Oesophageal - Tracheal devices
Nasotracheal intubation
Surgical airway
Retrograde tracheal intubation
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic II. Ventilation: Most common techniques (31.7 Hours)
Artificial mouth-to-mouth ventilation or exhaled air resuscitation
Instrumented artificial ventilation
Mechanical ventilator
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic III. Oxygen therapy (42.2 Hours)
Introduction
Factors affecting respiration
Indications
Administration
Nursing care
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic IV. Venous Pathways (52.8 Hours)
Cannulation of peripheral venous lines
Difficult venous route
Peripheral access central venous line cannulation
Central venous line cannulation
Intraosseous route
Umbilical vein cannulation
Central venous pressure
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic V. Arterial Canalisation (47.5 Hours)
Introduction
Arteries
Preparation
Placement
Complications, care and removal
Intra-aortic counterpulsation balloon
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic VI. Probing (63.3 Hours)
Gastric Catheterisation
Implantation of a gastric tube in a newborn infant
Gastric lavage
Activated carbon
Nursing care for patients with upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage (UGH)
Bengstaken-Blakemore Probe
Controlled suction probes
Bladder catheterisation
Maintenance and observations
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic VII. Thoracentesis (21.1 Hours)
Thoracentesis
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic VIII. Thoracic Drainage (31.7 Hours)
Introduction
Types of chest drains
Thoracic drainage technique
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic IX. Pericardiocentesis (36.9 Hours)
Historical background
Definition, indications and material
Technique
Care and complications
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic X. Mobilisation and immobilisation (31.7 Hours)
Mobilisation and immobilisation techniques by specialised personnel
Personal safety measures for mobilising a patient
Immobilisation techniques
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Topic XI. Handling of electro-medical equipment (73.9 Hours)
Cardiac monitoring
Types of defibrillators
Defibrillation
Cardioversion
Transcutaneous pacemaker
Electrocardiograph
Pulse Oximeter
Handling of the secretion aspirator
Handling of the glucometer
Handling of portable respirators
Incubators and thermal cradles
Summary
Self-assessment
Bibliography
Additional information
Country | Chile |
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Duration | 475 hrs |
Certification | AST - ALCALA |
Ranking | Intensive Care |