Respiratory assessment and monitoring

Intended Learning Outcomes


Respiratory assessment and monitoring
Understand the utility and limitations of history and examination tools for diagnosis of various lung disease states Understand the use of monitoring tools such as pulse oximetry and capnography Interpret common pressure and flow tracings used in invasive ventilation to improve patient care Understand the approaches and tools used to successfully wean patients from mechanical ventilation


Respiratory assessment and monitoring
1.1 Adopts a structured and timely approach to the recognition, assessment and stabilisation of the acutely ill patient with disordered physiology 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions 3.2 Identifies the implications of chronic and co-morbid disease in the acutely ill patient 3.8 Recognises and manages the patient with acute respiratory failure and ARDS 4.6 Initiates, manages, and weans patients from invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support