AIMS
To be able to provide effective care for those on oxygen therapy or ventilation.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course you will:
- Know some of the anatomy of the respiratory system
- Understand the process of breathing
- Be aware of the indications for Oxygen Therapy
- Understand the risks of Oxygen Therapy
- Understand the various settings required to deliver Oxygen Therapy
- Be aware of the indications for ventilation
- Understand the indications for invasive ventilation
- Be aware of the possible complication of weaning off ventilation
- Recognise the indications for non-invasive ventilation
- Understand the difference between CPAP and BiPAP
- Be aware of common problems with ventilation machines
- Know how to care for ventilation machines
- Recognise the symptoms of common complications caused by ventilation
- Understand how to deal with machine malfunctions
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Oxygen Therapy
- Indications for use
- Typical settings
- Risks of Oxygen Therapy
Non-Invasive Ventilation
- CPAP
- BiPAP
- Common Problems
- Looking After Non-Invasive Machines
Ventilation
- Indications for use
- The Respiratory System
- Breathing
Invasive Ventilation
- Endotracheal Tubes
- Tracheostomy Tubes
- Weaning off Ventilation
Complications
- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
- Pneumothorax
- Blockage
- Misplaced Tubes
- Alarms
- Malfunction and Failure
