Life Support
Learning Objectives
- Explain the principles and clinical applications of NIPPV.
- Demonstrate the proper application of NIPPV, including patient assessment and monitoring.
- Select and fit appropriate masks for NIPPV to ensure patient comfort and minimize air leaks.
- Differentiate between volume control and pressure control ventilation modes, including their indications and limitations.
- Configure ventilators for both modes based on patient-specific needs.
- Describe the role of pressure support and SIMV ventilation in augmenting spontaneous breathing.
- Adjust PSV and SIMV settings to optimize patient comfort and ventilation support.
- Identify key ventilator parameters (e.g., FiO₂, PEEP, respiratory rate, tidal volume) and their impact on oxygenation and ventilation.
- Make appropriate ventilator adjustments to address issues such as hypoxemia or hypercapnia.
- Define ventilator-associated events and recognize their potential causes.
- Analyze ventilator waveforms (e.g., pressure, flow, and volume curves) to assess patient-ventilator interaction.
- Use ventilator graphics to identify common issues such as air trapping, patient effort, and asynchrony.
- Explain the criteria and methods for assessing readiness for weaning.
- Develop strategies to gradually reduce ventilatory support while monitoring patient response.
- Describe the steps involved in safe extubation, including pre-extubation assessment and post-extubation care.
- Recognize complications that may arise during or after extubation and implement appropriate interventions.
