Airway Management Devices: Indications and Considerations for RTs
Hours: 1.00
Airway management is a core competency for a respiratory therapist (RT). Failure to properly maintain artificial airways in acute or chronically ill patients may lead to retained secretions, obstructed airways, and infections. These problems can increase the duration of mechanical ventilation for patients, leading to longer length of hospitalization with resultant increased hospital costs and poorer patient outcomes. After completing this course, RTs will understand the importance of securing airways, maintaining airway patency, and monitoring. Learners will also gain a better appreciation of the importance of artificial airway maintenance in the reduction of ventilator associated events (VAE).
Airway management is a core competency for a respiratory therapist (RT). Failure to properly maintain artificial airways in acute or chronically ill patients may lead to retained secretions, obstructed airways, and infections. These problems can increase the duration of mechanical ventilation for patients, leading to longer length of hospitalization with resultant increased hospital costs and poorer patient outcomes. After completing this course, RTs will understand the importance of securing airways, maintaining airway patency, and monitoring. Learners will also gain a better appreciation of the importance of artificial airway maintenance in the reduction of ventilator associated events (VAE).
Florida Board of Respiratory Care
Florida Board of Respiratory Care (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners
Mississippi State Department of Health Bureau of Professional Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Respiratory Therapists will receive 1.0000 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Association for Respiratory Care
This program has been approved as non-traditional Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063.
Approval #: 189900000
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy
Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision- Respiratory Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This module is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Georgia Composite Medical Board - Respiratory Care Professionals
Recognize the different artificial airways and their indications for use.
Identify potential hazards and complications associated with artificial airway use.
Apply appropriate interventions for airway management.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Airway Anatomy
Landmarks of the Upper Airway
Landmarks of the Neck
Review
Summary
Section 3: Artificial Airway Devices
Types of Airways
Nasopharyngeal Airways
Oropharyngeal Airways
Laryngeal Mask Airway
Endotracheal Tube
Tracheostomy Tubes
Review
Summary
Section 4: Artificial Airway Management
Securing the Airway
Humidification
Suctioning
Tracheostomy Airway Management
Review
Summary
Section 5: Ventilator Associated Events
Invasive Ventilation
Airway Management & COVID-19
Review
Summary
Section 6: Clinical Scenarios
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Section 7: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Christian is a practicing respiratory therapist for 48 years and has experience in all phases of cardiopulmonary care and chronic cardiopulmonary disease management. He has created and implemented cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs for inpatient and outpatient settings in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient centers. Christian is a member of Lambda Beta (the National Honor Society for Respiratory Therapists) and was a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Respiratory Therapy Program at SUNY Stony Brook (retired).
The target audience for this course is: Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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