Introduction to Mechanical Ventilator Modes

Introduction to Mechanical Ventilator Modes

What's included in this course? 

Who will benefit from this course? 

- Respiratory Therapy Students currently learning about Mechanical Ventilation in their current college or university.

- Nursing students who are currently learning about Mechanical Ventilation and need a better understanding of how the ventilator works and the roles Respiratory Therapists play in managing the ventilator.

- Nurse Practitioner students who seek to work in the ICU and have a better understanding of the way the ventilator operates and how certain modes of mechanical ventilation work better for certain patient populations.

- Medical Students currently enrolled in medical school or residency, seeking to learn about how the ventilator operates and how certain modes of mechanical ventilation work better for certain patient populations.

- A brief Introduction video on Mechanical Ventilation and who needs it.

- ABG Interpretation Videos, Worksheets, and Flashcards

- Answer key explaining the ABG worksheet

- Quizlet Flashcard set that is password protected regarding various ways of learning how to interpret ABG's.

- Videos explaining mechanical ventilation modes: ACVC, ACPC, ACPRVC, PC-SIMV, VC-SIMV, PSV, APRV, HFOV, Spontaneous Breathing Trials

- Worksheets with patient scenarios of using ACVC, ACPC, ACPRV, PC-SIMV, VC-SIMV, PSV, SBT

- Answer key included with each worksheet explaining in detail the correct answers to the practice problems and Worksheets.

- An e-mail address to reach me the instructor and ask any questions you may have regarding the course content.

ABG Interpretation, Ideal Body Weight Calculations, Ventilator Titrations to better serve your patient's.

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What you will learn

• The basics of each mechanical ventilation mode for respiratory therapy students, new medical doctors, and new nursing students.
• How to titrate vent settings per patient scenario's as well as ABG results.

Rating: 4.21429

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: Jaime Sanchez