The advanced course covers common and current practice as it pertains to the support of critically ill patients with CoVID 19 and Covid related Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (CARDS). The topics discussed are supported by the literature and evidence.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the evidence as it pertains to COVID-19 and CARDS.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the basic science/physiology regarding respiratory failure.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the support modalities and interventions implemented in patients with severe respiratory failure, and in particular viral COVID-19.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | COVID 19 |
| 10-20 Minutes | ARDS/CARDS |
| 20-30 Minutes | Mechanical Ventilation |
| 30-35 Minutes | Phenotypes |
| 35-45 Minutes | Prone positioning |
| 45-55 Minutes | Noninvasive Ventilation |
| 55-65 Minutes | High Flow Nasal Cannula |
| 65-70 Minutes | Pharmacology |
| 70-80 Minutes | ECMO |
| 80-90 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Keith Lamb
RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM
Keith Lamb, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FCCM, is a respiratory therapist with over 22 years of clinical experience and is currently working in the Surgery/Trauma Service at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. He is a fellow of both the American Association for Respiratory Care and the American College of Critical Care Medicine. Throughout his clinical career, Keith has held positions as ECMO Director, Research Coordinator, Clinical Specialist, Team Lead, and Staff Respiratory Therapist.
He has authored peer-reviewed publications and participated as Principal Investigator on numerous research initiatives. He is a published author with expertise in areas of respiratory critical care, and lectures in global topics nationally and internationally. His research and clinical work are centered on critical airway and sedation management, mechanical ventilation, and topics that pertain to the management of patients suffering from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
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Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Continued Respiratory Therapy.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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