What's included in this course?

Who will benefit from this course?

- Respiratory Therapy Students currently learning about Mechanical Ventilation in their current college or university.

- Nursing students who are currently learning about Mechanical Ventilation and need a better understanding of how the ventilator works and the roles Respiratory Therapists play in managing the ventilator.

- Nurse Practitioner students who seek to work in the ICU and have a better understanding of the way the ventilator operates and how certain modes of mechanical ventilation work better for certain patient populations.

- Medical Students currently enrolled in medical school or residency, seeking to learn about how the ventilator operates and how certain modes of mechanical ventilation work better for certain patient populations.

- A brief Introduction video on Mechanical Ventilation and who needs it.

- ABGInterpretation Videos, Worksheets, and Flashcards

- Answer key explaining the ABGworksheet

- Quizlet Flashcard set that is password protected regarding various ways of learning how to interpret ABG's.

- Videos explaining mechanical ventilation modes:ACVC, ACPC, ACPRVC, PC-SIMV, VC-SIMV, PSV, APRV, HFOV, Spontaneous Breathing Trials

- Worksheets with patient scenarios of using ACVC, ACPC, ACPRV, PC-SIMV, VC-SIMV, PSV, SBT

- Answer key included with each worksheet explaining in detail the correct answers to the practice problems and Worksheets.

- An e-mail address to reach me the instructor and ask any questions you may have regarding the course content.