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Mechanical Ventilation Part VI: Complications of mechanical ventilation

 

 

Intended Learning Outcomes

Mechanical ventilation Part VI: Complications of mechanical ventilation

  1. Describe the pathophysiology and the main determinants of ventilator-Induced Lung Injury and ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
  2. Describe the strategies to prevent Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
  3. Outline the diagnostic approach, prevention, and management of Ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction
  4. Discuss the clinical impact and prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP)


eModule Information

Relevant Competencies from CoBaTrICE

Mechanical ventilation Part VI: Complications of mechanical ventilation

  • 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