Non-invasive ventilation advanced practitioner study day
Course description
The course will cover
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Assessment of NIV basic knowledge
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Revision of principles of NIV
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Latest evidence based practice in NIV
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New interfaces and modes of ventilation
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Titration of NIV settings in the acute, weaning and long term phases
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Assessment and management of patients requiring long term ventilatory support
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Case studies and practical interactive workshops
Aims and outcomes
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Provide advanced skills in the management of patients requiring NIV
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Highlight recent advances in NIV including new interfaces and modes of ventilatory support
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Provide indications and assessment skills for long term ventilatory support
Target audience
This one day course has been designed for any healthcare practitioners who have experience in caring for patients requiring NIV and wish to advance their skills and practice in this field.
Prerequisites
A good knowledge of respiratory anatomy and physiology of respiratory disease process as this is not taught on the day.
Course type
Classroom and simsuite - theory and practical skills
Cost
External applicants £100
No charge to internal applicants
Course date
Course time
Course location
6 August 2012
9am to 4.30pm
AB270/1, level B, South Academic Block, SGH
26 September 2012
9am to 4.30pm
AB263/4, level B, South Academic Block, SGH