Course description artificial ventilation assists or stimulates breathing for a patient who may not be able to breathe independent of a breathing aid. Artificial ventilation prevents injury to the patient by maintaining a stable airway and allowing the patient's respiratory muscles to recover until they can breathe normally without assistance. This online artificial ventilation course will give learners an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of respiration as well as the process, indications and complications of artificial ventilation. This will enable staff to better manage artificially ventilated patients. It also covers the relevant procedures and policies to consider. Learning outcomes: on completion of this artificial ventilation course, learners should know and understand the following: the respiratory tract know the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory organs mechanics of breathing be able to describe the mechanics of breathing indications understand the indications of artificial ventilation complications demonstrate a knowledge of the complications of artificial ventilation patient management know the theory of managing an artificially ventilated person additional procedures understand additional procedures that require training e.G., Cough assist, nebulisers, suction policies and procedures understand your role in relation to local policies and procedures course outlinethe aim of this artificial ventilation course is to greater increase your understa...
Course description artificial ventilation assists or stimulates breathing for a patient who may not be able to breathe independent of a breathing aid. Artificial ventilation
