About This Course
Patients who require mechanical ventilation for a longer period of time may require unique strategies for effective ventilation and, optimally, liberation from the mechanical ventilator. The presenter will define key terms related to long-term mechanical ventilation and liberation from mechanical ventilation as well as discuss effective weaning techniques and strategies for effective patient care.
Presenter
Brian Carlin MD, FAARC
Original Webcast Date
July 9, 2019
This course is sponsored by an unrestricted education grant from
Define the terms “liberation from mechanical ventilation” and “long-term mechanical ventilation.”
List three modalities to use to liberate a patient from mechanical ventilation.
Name two strategies that have been shown to be successful when weaning a patient from long-term mechanical ventilation.