Module 2: Oxygenation and Ventilation
Learning Objectives
- Describe the physiology of the respiratory system as it relates to ventilation and gas exchange
- Identify types of oxygen delivery systems/devices and when to use
- Describe how to safely use oxygen
- Describe how to safely use a pulse oximeter
- Describe how and when to use a resuscitation bag
- Identify causes of respiratory failure
- Identify conditions that require long term mechanical ventilation
- Identify how a breath is delivered and settings of ventilator use
- Explain the basic principles of ventilation
- Identify the different modes of ventilation
- Describe how to safely use a home ventilator
AUTHORS
Gretchen Cunningham, BS, RRT
American Family Children's Hospital
Grace Flanagan, RRT
Children's Wisconsin
Cynthia C Griffith, RN, BSN
Children's Wisconsin
Jennifer Henningfeld, MD
Director - Pediatric Tracheostomy and Home Ventilator Program
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Medical College of Wisconsin/Children's Wisconsin
Cecilia Lang, MSN, CCRN, PPCNP-BC
Children's Wisconsin
Lisa Molkentine, RRT-NPS
Children's Wisconsin
REVIEWERS
Holly Jacobson, RT
Children's Wisconsin
Children's Wisconsin
Kim Whitmore, PhD, RN, CPN
Marquette University
Marquette University
Discloser List CME Internal Report