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Portable Mechanical Ventilator Use

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Course Overview

Portable Mechanical Ventilator Use

Author: Mary Harris, MSN, RN

In the past, respiratory ventilators were limited to the Intensive Care Unit and the Operating Room. This is no longer true. Portable Mechanical Ventilators are utilized more frequently across many healthcare settings. This course will outline the fundamental concepts necessary to care for patients who require mechanical ventilation and may use portable mechanical ventilators, either temporarily or long-term. We will define portable mechanical ventilators, describe why they may be used, and explain the machine’s essential functions. We will discuss common causes of alarms, how to troubleshoot them, and identify basic safety considerations when using portable mechanical ventilators.  

Course Outline

  1. Introduction 
  2. Definition 
  3. History 
  4. Indications of Use 
  5. Mobility 
  6. Transport 
  7. Home Care 
  8. Types of Mechanical Ventilation 
  9. Nursing Care 
  10. How It Works 
  11. Monitoring 
  12. Settings 
  13. Assessing Airway and Breathing  
  14. Suctioning and Airway Management 
  15. Managing Complications 
  16. Communicate 
  17. Educate 
  18. Safety Considerations 
  19. Required Emergency Supplies 
  20. Alarms 
  21. Case Study 
  22. Machine Assessment 
  23. Battery Care 
  24. Maintenance 
  25. Patient and Family Education 
  26. In-hospital transport 
  27. Home Care 
  28. Reliable family and home health support 
  29. Support 
  30. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Portable Mechanical Ventilator Use. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. List indications for portable mechanical ventilation. 
  2. Recognize the most common causes of alarms and how to troubleshoot them. 
  3. Identify primary safety considerations of portable mechanical ventilation use. 

Target Audience

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
  • New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Course created on: December 19, 2024

Course Expires on: December 19, 2027

Course Offering: #553

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