Discover the latest Advances in Mechanical Ventilation in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic”

Current developments and research regarding all types of respiratory conditions have triggered Advances in Mechanical Ventilation, especially given the recency of the coronavirus pandemic.

Within this framework of action, specialists must have the highest level of training to deal with the most complex respiratory conditions in a current and up-to-date manner. In addition to delving into technological developments, the program provides specialists with the most vigorous discoveries in the pathophysiology of respiratory insufficiencies, as well as clinical diagnosis and prevailing imaging tests.

Therefore, students will find in this program the most cutting-edge research on the indications and contraindications of non-invasive mechanical ventilation, as well as the latest clinical applications of high-flow nasal cannula therapy. This course is therefore an excellent opportunity to acquire up-to-date specialized knowledge on the subject matter.

Moreover, TECH knows how complicated it can be to balance this kind of academic activity with professional and personal responsibilities. For this reason, TECH offers the program in an innovative, completely online format. Specialists will have access to all the educational material from the first day, allowing them to download it and study it at their own pace and convenience. 

This program will provide you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge you are looking for to update on the latest Advances in Mechanical Ventilation” 

This Postgraduate certificate in Advances in Mechanical Ventilation contains the most complete and up-to-date academic program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Pulmonology
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis is placed on innovative methodologies in the approach to respiratory insufficiencies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Don't sacrifice your personal or professional life on other programs that can’t be adapted to your needs” At TECH, you decide how to take on the entire course load, wherever and whenever it best suits you”  

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Incorporate into your daily practice the most modern approach to the most frequent respiratory failure in any area of Pulmonology"

Get up to date with the most modern ventilation mode, including NAVA, IVAPS and AVAPS"

The structure and contents of this program respond to the most innovative pedagogical methodology in the academic world, since TECH uses the best educational technology available to develop its programs. Thanks to Relearning, specialists will update all their knowledge in a natural and progressive way, without requiring a great effort or an excessive investment of study time. 

You will gain access to a program full of practical aids, teaching guides and interactive summaries that will help you in studying the contents” 

Module 1. Respiratory Failure: Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation High-Flow Oxygen Therapy

1.1. Respiratory Failure

1.1.1. Pathophysiology-Specific (Partial, Global, Postoperative or Hypoperfusion / Shock)

 1.1.1.1. Onset-Time-Specific (Acute, Chronic and Accutely Chronic)
 1.1.1.2. Alveolar-Arterial Gradient-Specific (Normal or Elevated)
 1.1.1.3. Pathophysiological Mechanisms

1.1.2. Oxygen Partial Pressure Decrease

 1.1.2.1. Shunt Presence
 1.1.2.2. Ventilation/Perfusion Imbalance (V/Q)
 1.1.2.3. Alveolar Hypoventilation
 1.1.2.4. Diffusion Alteration

1.2. Diagnosis

1.2.1. Clinical symptoms
1.2.2. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Interpretation
1.2.3. Pulse Oximetry
1.2.4. Imaging Tests
1.2.5. Others: Respiratory Function Tests, ECG, Blood Work, etc.
1.2.6. Respiratory Failure Etiology
1.2.7. Respiratory Failure Treatment

 1.2.7.1. General Measures
 1.2.7.2. Oxygen Therapy, NIV and HFO (See Subsequent Sections)

1.3. Conventional Oxygen Therapy

1.3.1. Acute Oxygen Therapy Indications
1.3.2. Chronic Home Oxygen Therapy Indications
1.3.3. Administrative Systems and Sources
1.3.4. Oxygen Sources
1.3.5. Special Situations: Flying

1.4. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (NIMV)

1.4.1. Physiopathological Effects

 1.4.1.1. On the Respiratory System
 1.4.1.2. On the Cardiovascular System

1.4.2. Components

 1.4.2.1. Interfaces
 1.4.2.2. Interphase Complications: Skin Lesions, Leaks, etc.
 1.4.2.3. Accessories

1.4.3. Monitoring

1.5. Indications and Contraindications for NIMV

1.5.1. Acute Phase

 1.5.1.1. Urgent Situations prior to Diagnostic Certainty
 1.5.1.2. Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure (Acute COPD, OHS Patient Decompensation, Respiratory Center Depression, etc.)
 1.5.1.3. De Novo Hypoxemic ARF / ARDS / Immuno-Compromised
 1.5.1.4. Neuromuscular Diseases
 1.5.1.5. Postoperative Care
 1.5.1.6. Weaning and Extubation
 1.5.1.7. Patients Ordered Not to Intubate

1.5.2. Chronic Phase

 1.5.2.1. COPD
 1.5.2.2. Restrictive Diseases (Chest Wall, Diaphragm, Neuromuscular, etc.)
 1.5.2.3. Palliative Care

1.5.3. Contraindications
1.5.4. NIMV Failure

1.6. Basic Concepts of NIMV

1.6.1. Ventilator Respiratory Parameters

 1.6.1.1. Trigger
 1.6.1.2. Cycles
 1.6.1.3. Slope
 1.6.1.4. Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure (IPAP)
 1.6.1.5. Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure (EPAP)
 1.6.1.6. Pressure Support
 1.6.1.7. Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP)
 1.6.1.8. Inspiration / Expiration (I/E) Ratio

1.6.2. Respiratory Curves Interpretation

1.7. Predominant Ventilation Modalities

1.7.1. Pressure Limits

 1.7.1.1. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
 1.7.1.2. Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP)

1.7.2. Volume Limits
1.7.3. New Modalities: AVAPS, IVAPS, NAVA, Autotrack

1.8. Main Asynchronies

1.8.1. Leakage-Induced

 1.8.1.1. Self-Cycling
 1.8.1.2. Prolonged Inspiration

1.8.2. Ventilator-Induced

 1.8.2.1. Short Cycle
 1.8.2.2. Double Trigger
 1.8.2.3. Ineffective Effort

1.8.3. Patient-Induced

 1.8.3.1. AutoPEEP
 1.8.3.2. Reverse Trigger

1.9. High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy (HFNCT)

1.9.1. Components
1.9.2. Clinical Effects and Action Mechanisms

 1.9.2.1. Oxygenation Improvement
 1.9.2.2. Dead Space Flushing
 1.9.2.3. PEEP Effect
 1.9.2.4. Decreased Respiratory Work
 1.9.2.5. Hemodynamic Effects
 1.9.2.6. Comfort

1.10. Clinical Applications and Contraindications for Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF)

1.10.1. Clinical Applications

 1.10.1.1. Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure / ARDS / Immunocompromised
 1.10.1.2. Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure in COPD
 1.10.1.3. Acute Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema
 1.10.1.4. Surgical Setting: Invasive (Fibrobronchoscopy) and Postoperative Procedures
 1.10.1.5. Pre-Oxygenation before Intubation and Post-Extubation Respiratory Failure Prevention
 1.10.1.6. Palliative Patients

1.10.2. Contraindications
1.10.3. Complications

Thanks to TECH’s use of the best pedagogical methodology, the course load is much more manageable, allowing you to pass the Postgraduate certificate without setbacks”