Basic terms and concepts of mechanical ventilation
How ventilators work
How a breath is delivered
Establishing the need for mechanical ventilation
Selecting the ventilator and the mode
Initial ventilator settings
Final considerations in ventilator setup
Initial patient assessment
Ventilator graphics
Assessment of respiratory function
Hemodynamic monitoring
Methods to improve ventilation in patient-ventilator management
Improving oxygenation and management of acute respiratory distress syndrome
Ventilator-associated pneumonia
Sedatives, analgesics, and paralytics
Extrapulmonary effects of mechanical ventilation
Effects of positive pressure ventilation on the pulmonary system
Troubleshooting and problem solving
Basic concepts of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
Weaning from and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation
Long-term ventilation
Neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation
Special techniques used in ventilatory support.