Understanding Mechanical Ventilation Use in Physiotherapy - Sponsored By The Cardiorespiratory Division

Background:

This session is aimed at taking a deeper-dive into mechanical ventilation, and highlights important information for physiotherapists to be aware of. Topics covered include: How do medical teams decide on non-invasive vs invasive ventilation, other gasses used in management of ventilated patients, humidification, an update on modes of ventilation, anatomy of a ventilator screen, and assessing oxygenation on ABGs. This session has been designed as a follow-on from the Webinar presented by Anastasia Newman in September of 2017.

Speaker:

Amy Ellis  - Amy is a physiotherapist working in acute care, and specifically critical care; this subject area has been the focus of her clinical work, teaching, and research interests, for 15 years. Amy has international experience having worked in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates prior to settling in Canada.

Webinar Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop participants will be able to:

1. Understand how ventilator settings and readings impact their treatment plans.
2. Identify signs of an acutely deteriorating patient.
3. Understand the full spectrum of care for patients post-mechanical ventilation

Date: Thursday, 13th August 

Time: 6:30pm EST / 3:30PM PST

Duration: 90 mins

CPA & Cardiorespiratory Division members are able to access this webinar for free. Members can find the free link here.