Course Code: REL-PAC-0-PVENTCH
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Describe the indications and contraindications for providing ventilatory support to children in the home.
Describe the potential complications of using a ventilator in the home and how to prevent them.
Explain appropriate nursing care practices specific to home ventilator use in children.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Ventilator Support in Children
What Is Mechanical Ventilation?
Indications For Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation
Chronic Respiratory Failure
Neuromuscular Diseases
Upper Airway Diseases
Lower Airway Diseases
Hypoventilation Syndromes
Review
Summary
Section 3: Contraindications and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
Contraindications To Non-Invasive Ventilation
Contraindications To Invasive Ventilation
Complications
Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Tracheostomy-Associated Complications
Review
Summary
Section 4: Nursing Care For Home Ventilator Use
Prevention Of Complications
Skin Breakdown And Pressure Injuries
Abdominal Distention
Prevention Of Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Infection Prevention
Airway Clearance
Developmental Considerations
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Stephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.