RC155 — Mechanical Ventilation
This course is an introduction to mechanical ventilation. The focus will be on ventilator classification, principles and operational characteristics of the equipment that is currently available in the market. Invasive and non-invasive ventilation techniques will be covered. Students will learn about indications for mechanical ventilation, complications of positive pressure ventilation, and the physiologic effects of mechanical ventilator use. As students’ progress through the course, they will acquire knowledge in ventilator initiation as well as ongoing patient/ventilator management. Students will gain an understanding of the critical importance of patient assessment for weaning, and practice techniques for liberating patients from ventilatory support.