Oxygen is one of the most vital drugs in critical care and anaesthesia. This session outlines the principles of safe oxygen administration, the different devices that can be used to deliver oxygen, and oxygen toxicity.
This session describes the modes of mechanical ventilation used on the intensive care unit and addresses the complications associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation.
This session covers basic knowledge required to keep patients safe if they have a tracheostomy and laryngectomy, including:<br><br>• Humidification<br>• Stoma care<br>• Securing the tube<br>• Maintenance: suction, inner tubes and c
This session covers the warning signs to be aware of when looking after a patient with a tracheostomy or laryngectomy, what equipment to have immediately available at the bedside and the emergency management of upper airway complications.
This session covers basic knowledge of tracheostomies and laryngectomies including:<br><br>• The difference between tracheostomy and laryngectomy and why<br> this is critically important<br>• Relevant anatomy and physiology<br>•
This session describes the process of weaning from mechanical ventilation, the pathophysiology that affects the success of weaning and the predictors of weaning success and failure. It also describes weaning techniques and the role of tracheostomy and non
This session outlines the principles of advanced life support for cardiorespiratory arrest in adults, according to the Resuscitation Council (UK) Advanced Life Support Guidelines 2015.
