Mechanical ventilation and respiratory management

Training Objectives

• To understand the physiology of respiration and respiratory mechanics.
• To know the basic modes of mechanical ventilation and the principles of parameter setting.
• To train nurses in airway management, aspiration and endotracheal tube care.
• To strengthen skills in monitoring, interpreting and responding to respiratory alarms.
• To develop competencies in preventing ventilation complications.

Expected training outcomes

At the end of the course, nurses will be able to:

• Explain the basic principles of mechanical ventilation and respiratory physiology.
• To recognize ventilation modalities and change basic parameters in coordination with the physician.
• To perform safe airway management and aseptic aspiration.
• To interpret basic ABG results and respond appropriately.
• To prevent the most common ventilation complications and maintain patient safety.