Mechanical Ventilation CEU Courses for Respiratory Therapists

Mechanical ventilators use positive pressure, unlike normal breathing, which uses negative pressure; as such, ventilators will always have some impact on hemodynamics. This course describes how to have the least detrimental impact on the lungs and other organs during NIV, CMV, and HFV.

This introductory course introduces mechanical ventilation concepts, including lung mechanics related to resistance and compliance. Evidence-based methods for respiratory mechanics measurement are discussed, along with identifying early signs of pulmonary deterioration and best practice goals for management.

Auto-PEEP, or Auto-Positive End-Expiratory Pressure, In respiratory therapy, is a critical phenomenon where insufficient time is allowed for complete exhalation, leading to an accumulation of air in the lungs before the next breath, potentially causing complications such as barotrauma and compromising oxygenation. The introductory course explores the determination of Auto-PEEP using extended methods, providing insights into the research on its identification and potential treatment measures.

This lecture will detail what HFJV is, why you should use it, when you should apply it, and how to utilize it once it is applied.

The edge of viability for premature babies has dropped to 22 weeks. This lecture will describe the complexities of ventilating the tiniest lungs and highlight studies that support HFJV.

A review of principles of respiratory life support. Focus will be on goals of mechanical support to include effective gas exchange and avoidance of ventilator induced lung injury.

High-frequency ventilation can be a challenge to set up, especially for those who use it infrequently. This course helps equip the learner with an understanding of the differences between the HFOV and HFJV ventilators and how to initiate/troubleshoot both.

This course explores the intricacies of advanced monitoring techniques essential for optimizing patient care during mechanical ventilation. In this comprehensive course, we delve into various methods for monitoring during mechanical ventilation and examine the evidence supporting newer monitoring techniques.

This course explores Standardized Education for Ventilatory Assistance (SEVA), a groundbreaking program designed to bridge the growing knowledge gap in ventilator technology, taking learners from novice to advanced expertise. This standardized approach integrates physics, physiology, and technology, providing a comprehensive platform to elevate healthcare providers' skills in mechanical ventilation.

Interpreting ventilator graphics can yield valuable real-time data in patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation. This course demystifies the complexities of troubleshooting changes in compliance and elastance using ventilator scalars.