Ventilation Management
For most people, mechanical ventilation is a short-term therapy used until the acute illness is resolved. With the advancement in medicine, individuals are surviving the acute illness, but may still require mechanical ventilation. This course discusses ventilator management in post-acute care settings. It also discusses the assessments required for individuals on a ventilator.
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and respiratory therapists in post-acute care on ventilator management.
For most people, mechanical ventilation is a short-term therapy used until the acute illness is resolved. With the advancement in medicine, individuals are surviving the acute illness, but may still require mechanical ventilation. This course discusses ventilator management in post-acute care settings. It also discusses the assessments required for individuals on a ventilator. The goal of this course is to educate nurses and respiratory therapists in post-acute care on ventilator management.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 1.00 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Identify at least three indications for mechanical ventilation.
Describe the most frequently used ventilator settings.
Explain the assessments associated with mechanical ventilation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Mechanical Ventilation
What Is Mechanical Ventilation?
Delivery of Mechanical Ventilation
Indications for Mechanical Ventilation
Risks of Mechanical Ventilation
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ventilator Terminology
Need to Know Terms
Ventilator Modes
Volume-Controlled Ventilation
Pressure-Controlled Ventilation
Other Modes of Ventilation
Common Ventilator Settings
Ventilator Alarms
Review
Summary
Section 4: Caring for a Ventilated Individual
Roles in Mechanical Ventilation
Assessment of the Ventilated Individual
Infection Prevention
Suctioning the Ventilated Individual
Managing Pain and Anxiety
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Expert Reviewer: Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPSBobbi began her nursing career as a CNA in long-term care and found her passion for working with older adults in the post-acute setting. She received her LPN certificate in 1997 from South Central Area Vocational Technical School in Missouri. Continuing her education, she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing in 2007 from Texas County Technical Institute in Missouri and later obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2013. Bobbi has over 24 years of clinical and managerial experience in the skilled nursing industry
Kevin T. Cahill, MS/RRT-NPS, earned his Master of Science degree in vocational and technical education from State University of New York (SUNY) Oswego and his bachelor’s degree in cardiopulmonary science from SUNY Health Science Center in Syracuse, New York. He has worked as an assistant professor and clinical coordinator of respiratory care at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse. He is presently employed by the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, service mark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply any endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of, or affiliation with, Relias, LLC.
All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
