Course Code: REL-PAC-0-VM
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three indications for mechanical ventilation.
Describe the most frequently used ventilator settings.
Explain the assessments associated with mechanical ventilation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Mechanical Ventilation
What Is Mechanical Ventilation?
Delivery of Mechanical Ventilation
Indications for Mechanical Ventilation
Risks of Mechanical Ventilation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ventilator Terminology
Need to Know Terms
Ventilator Modes
Volume-Controlled Ventilation
Pressure-Controlled Ventilation
Other Modes of Ventilation
Common Ventilator Settings
Ventilator Alarms
Review
Summary
Section 4: Caring for a Ventilated Individual
Roles in Mechanical Ventilation
Assessment of the Ventilated Individual
Infection Prevention
Suctioning the Ventilated Individual
Managing Pain and Anxiety
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Instructor: Bobbi Whittington, BSN, RN
Bobbi is currently an SME writer for Post-Acute Care at Relias. She began her nursing career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in long-term care, where she discovered her passion for working with older adults in post-acute settings. In 1997, she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Demonstrating a commitment to advancing her education, she obtained an Associate Degree in Nursing from Texas County Technical Institute in 2007, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. With more than 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry, Bobbi has dedicated her career to enhancing the quality of care for older adults.
Expert Reviewer: Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPS
Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPS, earned his Master of Science degree in vocational and technical education from State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego and his bachelor’s degree in cardiopulmonary science from SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. He has worked as an assistant professor and clinical coordinator of respiratory care at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. He is presently employed by the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
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.