Non-Invasive Ventilation
All physicians at every grade should be able to assess a patient with respiratory distress and implement the basic management principals. One of the core aspects to acute respiratory distress, management is the use of non-invasive ventilation. This station provides you with a working airway model, ventilator and mask. An experienced Respiratory physician will provide a breakdown of how this apparatus works and how to alter settings in response to changing clinical variables. This is a rare opportunity for physicians to become competent at using non-invasive ventilation in the acute setting.
At the end of this station you will:
- Be aware of the indication for NIV
- Be able to apply the NIV machine and mask to a patient
- Be aware of common problems with set up and how these can be addressed
- Be able to change the settings in response to clinical need
- Be aware of possible complications, their presentation and management


