Learn Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19

Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 As a licensed non-ICU clinician, prepare yourself to assist in operating a ventilator. Course page What you'll learn Initial ventilator setting and adjustments  Identifying key metrics in a variety of ventilator screens Troubleshooting the ventilator Ventilating patients in special circumstances, including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Obstructive Lung Disease How to perform waveform analysis while monitoring the patient How to evaluate a patient for extubation readiness and conduct the extubation procedure How standard ventilation practices are different in COVID-19 patients About this course As the world grapples with COVID-19 and the number of patients requiring critical care continues to grow, medical professionals who do not normally work in an ICU setting are being reassigned to the ICU. This course was created for these medical professionals to provide the preparation they need to treat COVID-19 patients. Learn the fundamentals from our experts. This course will help prepare licensed non-ICU hospital clinicians to assist in the operation of a ventilator. Given the increasing number of patients contracting COVID-19 and developing pneumonia, the medical system is, and will continue to be, in dire need of licensed medical professionals who can assist in the operation of mechanical ventilators. Disclaimer This course provides general information about mechanical ventilation. It is intended for licensed medical professionals. Patient needs and clinical care settings vary, and the information provided is not intended as medical, diagnostic or treatment advice. Ventilators should be used under the supervision of a qualified licensed medical professional. Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for the particular device you are using and the product information sheet for any drug administered. This subject is complex and evolving. The authors and providers of this course do not warrant that the information provided is accurate in every respect or complete, and disclaim responsibility for your use and application of the information. Course page