Noninvasive Ventilation Masterclass

Pulmonary

Video course

by Michael Allison, MD

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a powerful therapy that clinicians can add to their ventilation toolbox. This course will cover the indications for NIV, initiation and optimization, how to monitor patients on NIV, and how to wean them from it. We’ll delve into controversial uses for NIV, where NIV is first line therapy, and how to rationally test its effectiveness in these situations.

1h 26m

7 Quizzes

3 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Determine if a patient with respiratory failure is a candidate for noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
Initiate NIV and optimize its settings
Switch patients from invasive to noninvasive ventilation and vice versa
Wean patients from NIV
Use NIV for acute exacerbations of COPD
Choose when to use bilevel positive airway pressure (BPAP) and when to use continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
Decide when patients with relative contraindications can be considered for a trial of NIV
Choose a sedative, when necessary, to assist with NIV tolerance
Titrate the pressure settings
Master the clinical variables that predict the failure of NIV

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Chapter 1

Modes of noninvasive ventilation

In this chapter, you’ll learn the different ways NIV can be applied in the acute setting, how these settings differ, and why that's important.

4 lessons

Modes of noninvasive ventilation intro

Mastering continuous positive airway pressure

Mastering bilevel positive airway pressure

Deciphering the acronyms

Modes of noninvasive ventilation quiz

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Chapter 2

Physiologic effects of NIV

Here, you’ll review the physiologic changes that occur when negative pressure ventilation is changed to positive pressure ventilation, and why this matters.

6 lessons

15m

Physiologic effects of NIV intro

Improving oxygenation

Improving ventilation

Enhancing pulmonary physiology

Reducing preload

Decreasing afterload

Physiologic effects of NIV quiz

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Chapter 3

Traditional applications

This chapter reviews indications for noninvasive ventilation. You’ll learn how to manage obstructive sleep apnea, apply CPAP / BPAP in pulmonary edema, and more.

5 lessons

12m

Traditional applications intro

Managing obstructive sleep apnea

Applying CPAP in pulmonary edema

Applying BPAP in pulmonary edema

Using BPAP for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Traditional applications quiz

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Chapter 4

Controversial uses

Here, you’ll look at controversies around the use of NIV in severe pneumonia, ARDS, asthma, and patients with altered mental status as well as learn how to avoid deadly NIV pitfalls.

5 lessons

14m

Controversial uses intro

Treating pneumonia

Managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

Managing asthma

Addressing altered mental status

Controversial uses quiz

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Chapter 5

Situational applications

This chapter will cover the use of NIV in patients before and after being placed on mechanical ventilation, and in patients for which mechanical ventilation is not an option.

4 lessons

11m

Situational applications intro

Preoxygenating with NIV

Applying NIV after extubation

Using NIV in palliative care

Situational applications quiz

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Chapter 6

Practical pearls for applying NIV

Many patients have difficulty adjusting to NIV. In this chapter, you’ll learn some tips and tricks for making patients tolerate NIV to reap the benefits of this tool.

4 lessons

12m

Practical pearls for applying NIV intro

Choosing the right mask

Initiating NIV

Titrating NIV

Practical pearls for applying NIV quiz

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Chapter 7

High-flow nasal cannula

High-flow nasal cannula is increasingly utilized as a noninvasive form of respiratory support. This chapter discusses mechanisms and indications for use, and how to avoid failure.

5 lessons

High-flow nasal cannula intro

Appreciating high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)

Treating hypoxic patients

Predicting failure

High-flow nasal cannula quiz

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Chapter 8

Bonus lesson (non-accredited)—Noninvasive ventilation for the support of COVID-19 pneumonia

This lesson examines the risks of using noninvasive ventilation in COVID-19 patients, when to consider its use, and how to safely administer it if there are no other options.

1 lessons

Noninvasive ventilation for the support of COVID-19 pneumonia

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Teachers of this course

Michael Allison, MD

Michael is Chief of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, USA.

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Nora Drenaline

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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

Modes of noninvasive ventilation

Physiologic effects of NIV

Traditional applications

Controversial uses

Situational applications

Practical pearls for applying NIV

High-flow nasal cannula

Bonus lesson (non-accredited)—Noninvasive ventilation for the support of COVID-19 pneumonia

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners