Contact Hour Designation
This online independent study activity is credited for 6 contact hours.
Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with a brief overview of the mechanism of action of acute respiratory failure and respiratory mechanics. It also explains the indications, modes, settings, complications, and nursing considerations of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation.
Overview
Acute respiratory failure is a complex and life-threatening condition that requires a comprehensive and effective management strategy to ensure timely intervention, optimize oxygenation, and mitigate the risk of tissue and organ damage. Acute respiratory failure is often treated with the use of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation to improve patient clinical outcomes. This course examines the mechanism of action of acute respiratory failure and respiratory mechanics. It also explains the indications, modes, settings, complications, and nursing considerations of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation.
Objectives
Upon completion of the independent study, the learner will be able to:
- Define hypoxic (Type 1) and hypercapnic (Type 2) respiratory failure, their causes, common conditions associated with each.
- Review non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) types and their suggestions for use according to The American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Journal guidelines.
- Review invasive mechanical ventilation and its indications for use.
- Understand the pathophysiology of respiratory mechanics, and how respiratory mechanics are influenced by mechanical ventilation.
- Understand the modes, settings, and complication risks associated with mechanical ventilation.
Policy Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the policies of FastCEForLess.com.
Disclosures
Fast CE For Less, Inc. and its authors have no disclosures. There is no commercial support.
