This is a peer reviewed short course for physicians from different disciplines such as Internal medicine, ICU, ER & anesthesia beside nurses & respiratory therapists. This course gives understanding of the fundamentals of ‘conventional mechanical ventilation’ (with normal /abnormal lungs) through interactive lectures, discussions & workstations. This course kindles interest in critical care to enrich oneself further in this specialty.
Course objectives:
Principles of Respiratory Failure.
Different modes and types of Mechanical Ventilation.
Interpreting blood gasses of ventilated patient
Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
Weaning from mechanical ventilation
Skill stations with hands-on to cover practical aspects of mechanical ventilation.