Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Identify when intubation and invasive ventilation is indicated

  • Identify impending respiratory failure and respiratory arrest

  • Describe appropriate initial settings for mechanical ventilation

  • Understand the difference between initial modes of ventilation and the weaning modes that follow

  • Understand which settings of mechanical ventilation affect PO2 vs PaCO2

Course curriculum

Textbook Requirement: Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 11th Edition

    1. Required Textbook

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Student Attestation

      FREE PREVIEW

    1. Exam - Mechanical Ventilation Management and Maintenance

    1. User Experience Survey

Course Information

  • $35.00
  • (15) CE credit hours
  • Please See Refund Policy Prior to Course Purchase
  • Nurses and RTs

We Are LifelineCE!

Lifeline Team

Owner

Lifeline CE is a team of three dedicated medical professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in the field of respiratory care. Our expertise spans critical care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, and general medical care, allowing us to provide you with top-tier continuing education. With backgrounds in education, public health, home health, and both acute and post-acute care, we are committed to delivering the highest quality training to help you excel in your career. Thank you for trusting us with your continuing education needs. We are excited to support you on your professional journey.