Overview

By the end of this course the participant will be able to
• Understanding basic Lung Mechanics
• Modes of mechanical ventilation
• How to set ventilator parameters
• Ventilator Graphics and patient ventilator synchrony
• Mechanical ventilation for ARDS
• Mechanical ventilation for COPD
• Mechanical ventilation in special population
• Basics of sedation and sedation assessment during mechanical ventilation
• Weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Diaphragmatic ultrasound

Topics
• Acute respiratory failure
• Lung mechanics
• Basic modes of mechanical ventilation
• Advanced modes of mechanical ventilation
• Acute respiratory distress syndrome
• MV for COPD
• Sedation techniques and assessment
• interpretation of ventilatory graphics
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Weaning
• Diaphragmatic ultrasound