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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

Duration

475 hrs

Certification

AST - ALCALA

Ranking

Intensive Care

Documentation