Mechanical ventilation
 
 
Intended Learning Outcomes
| Mechanical ventilation Part I: Delivery of mechanical ventilation | 
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 List the indications of mechanical ventilation
Understand the aims of mechanical ventilation
Describe the means  to delivery mechanical ventilation
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| Mechanical ventilation Part II: Basic Principles of Mechanical Ventilation | 
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 Describe the physiological basis of mechanical ventilation
Describe the basic functions of positive pressure ventilators
Describe how to apply this knowledge in clinical practice.
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| Mechanical ventilation Part III: Modes of mechanical ventilation: controlled modes | 
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 Describe the most commonly used modes of controlled mechanical ventilation
Discuss ventilator settings in different modes and basic waveform interpretation
Describe how to apply this knowledge in clinical practice.
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| Mechanical ventilation Part IV:  Modes of mechanical ventilation: Assisted modes | 
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 Describe the most commonly used modes of assisted  mechanical ventilation
Describe the proportional modes of assisted  mechanical ventilation
Discuss ventilator settings in different assisted modes and basic waveform interpretation
Describe, recognize and manage patient ventilation dyssynchrony
Describe how to apply this knowledge in clinical practice.
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| Mechanical ventilation Part V: Weaning | 
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 To outline  the different stages of the weaning process
To describe the pathophysiology of weaning failure
To be discuss the diagnostic workup and management of weaning failure
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| Mechanical ventilation Part VI: Complications of mechanical ventilation | 
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 Describe  the pathophysiology and the main determinants  of ventilator-Induced Lung Injury and ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
Describe the strategies to prevent Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Outline the diagnostic approach, prevention, and management of Ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
Discuss the clinical impact and prevention  of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)
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Relevant Competencies from CoBaTrICE
| Mechanical ventilation Part I: Delivery of mechanical ventilation | 
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 2.9 Monitors and responds to trends in physiological variables
3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions
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| Mechanical ventilation Part II: Basic Principles of Mechanical Ventilation | 
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 2.9 Monitors and responds to trends in physiological variables
4.5 Describes the use of devices for circulatory or respiratory assist
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| Mechanical ventilation Part III: Modes of mechanical ventilation: controlled modes | 
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 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions
3.8 Recognises and manages the patient with acute lung injury syndromes (ALI / ARDS)
2.9 Monitors and responds to trends in physiological variables
4.5 Describes the use of devices for circulatory or respiratory assist
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| Mechanical ventilation Part IV:  Modes of mechanical ventilation: Assisted modes | 
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 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions
3.8 Recognises and manages the patient with acute lung injury syndromes (ALI / ARDS)
2.9 Monitors and response to trends in physiological variables
4.5 Describes the use of devices for circulatory or respiratory assist
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| Mechanical ventilation Part V: Weaning | 
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 4.6 Initiates, manages, and weans patients from invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support.
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| Mechanical ventilation Part VI: Complications of mechanical ventilation | 
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 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions
3.8 Recognises and manages the patient with acute lung injury syndromes (ALI / ARDS)
2.9 Monitors and responds to trends in physiological variables
4.5 Describes the use of devices for circulatory or respiratory assist
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Faculty Disclosures:
The authors of this module have not reported any disclosures.
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