Anesthesia Workstation as ICU Ventilator is organized by echelon.
This course is accessible until 4/1/2025.
Description:
This course was designed to introduce the utilization of the anesthesia workstation as an alternative source to the present-day intensive care ventilator. In this course we will briefly overview mechanical ventilation as it pertains to an individual requiring respiratory support and its key components. Then we will shift our focus to identifying the anesthesia workstation components and operation, covering such topics as pressure systems, disposal systems, location, safety concerns, and patient airway parameters. We will also discuss the monitoring of the anesthesia workstation mechanisms and maintenance, as well as present a checklist when utilizing the anesthesia workstation as a substitute for the traditional intensive care ventilator.
Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, program participants will be able to:
• Describe the characteristics of the anesthesia workstation.
• Discuss the anesthesia workstations as an alternative device to the intensive care ventilator within the ICU setting.
• Describe how to detect patient safety concerns as it relates to the use of the anesthesia workstation in the ICU setting.
• List monitors while using the anesthesia workstation in the ICU setting.
• Recognize and list the required maintenance to the anesthesia workstation checklist.
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