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Mechanical Power at a Glance
September 15, 2023
Mechanical power pertains to the energy applied to the lungs of mechanically ventilated patients. We discuss approaches to minimizing mechanical power and the sequelae of excessive mechanical power. Read More
Critical Care - Adults Mechanical Ventilation
If You Cannot Breathe, You Cannot Swallow... Breathing and Swallow Coordination in Respiratory Disease
July 1, 2022
Respiratory and swallow systems are connected in a variety of ways that have implications for both the respiratory therapist and the dysphagia clinician. This course will describe those relationships... Read More
Clinical Practice Critical Care - Adults Tracheostomy and Aerodigestive Disorders
What’s Anesthesia Got To Do With It?*
September 16, 2021
This course focuses on the role of anesthesia and its impact on the respiratory system. The two specialties are interrelated, and the course provides an in-depth understanding of evidenced-based anest... Read More
Critical Care - Adults Mechanical Ventilation
When Bed Rest Causes Harm: Early Mobilization for the Mechanically Ventilated Patient
June 1, 2021
How early mobilization counteracts the negative impacts of prolonged bed rest on ventilator patients. Read More
Clinical Practice Critical Care - Adults Mechanical Ventilation Post Acute Management and Home Health
Management of Post Extubation Dysphagia: It Takes a Team
June 1, 2021
Intubation provides access to mechanical ventilation for patients with respiratory failure but what happens when the patient is extubated? This course will provide information about the causes and con... Read More
Clinical Practice Critical Care - Adults Tracheostomy and Aerodigestive Disorders
Aspiration Pneumonia: Who Gets Sick and How Can We Help?
June 1, 2021
Every aspiration event does not inevitably lead to aspiration pneumonia and treatment teams can have an impact on risk reduction. This course will enable clinicians to identify the clients on their ca... Read More
Clinical Practice Critical Care - Adults Patient Safety Tracheostomy and Aerodigestive Disorders
Acute Non-Invasive Ventilation
June 1, 2021
The application of non-invasive ventilation in acutely ill patients, and the reasons NIV fails despite the evidence-based research. The course covers patient identification, treatment, and initiation... Read More
Clinical Practice Critical Care - Adults Noninvasive Ventilation