Through this program, you will delve into the most up-to-date techniques for adjusting pressure, volume or flow in NIMV"

Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation is a respiratory support modality that is becoming increasingly relevant to contribute to the treatment of a wide range of pneumological diseases. Given this popularization, both the techniques for its application and the parameters for its adjustment have undergone a notorious evolution, seeking to optimize the results of NIMV and increase the patient's quality of life during their hospital stay. As a result, identifying recent advances in this field is essential for nurses who wish to provide state-of-the-art care to patients.

In view of this situation, TECH has focused its efforts on designing this program, which provides the professional with an excellent update on respiratory support techniques and the adjustment of ventilatory parameters applied in NIMV. During 6 intensive months of teaching, you will learn the strategies for selecting the interfaces that best suit the requirements of each patient, as well as the methods for adjusting the ventilatory parameters of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation. You will also delve into the state-of-the-art procedures for monitoring and managing CPAP and BiPAP complications.

Thanks to the fact that this postgraduate diploma is taught in a 100% online mode, the nurse will be able to update in this branch of NIMV without the need to make daily trips to an academic center. In addition, didactic resources such as readings, explanatory videos and evaluative exercises are available. In this way, you will study in a dynamic and resolute way, thus consolidating the acquisition of new knowledge.

Delve into the most relevant aspects of this postgraduate diploma at your own pace of study thanks to the Relearning method offered by TECH"

This postgraduate diploma in Ventilatory Techniques and Parameters in NIMV for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
• The graphic, schematic, and practical content with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma will allow you to investigate the selection of the interfaces that best suit the patient's needs, according to the latest scientific criteria"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational 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 education programmed to learn 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 students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Get up to date on Ventilatory Techniques and Parameters in NIMV for Nursing from specialists with extensive health care experience behind them”

Through this postgraduate diploma, you will delve into the state-of-the-art methods for monitoring and managing CPAP and BiPAP complications"

The design of this postgraduate diploma has been carried out with the premise of ensuring that nurses are up to date on NIMV techniques and ventilatory adjustment methods. Through this academic experience, therefore, you will fully perfect your skills in patient care before and during the application of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation.

Delve into the recent scientific evidence on noninvasive respiratory support techniques and methods of adjusting ventilatory parameters for NIMV"

Objetivos generales  

• Understand the importance and role of Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory pathologies
• Know the updated indications and contraindications for the use of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, as well as the different types of devices and modes of ventilation
• Acquire skills and competences in the monitoring of the patient with Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation, including the interpretation of the data obtained and the detection and prevention of complications
• Investigate the state-of-the-art technologies used in the telemonitoring of patients with Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and the ethical and legal aspects related to their use
• Delve into the main differences in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics
• Delve into the ethical aspects related to the management of patients requiring NIV

Objetivos específicos  

Module 1. Ventilatory Mechanics

• Learn in depth the mechanisms of respiratory control and blood pH regulation, as well as the ventilatory responses in situations of Hypoxia, Hypercapnia and Acidosis, and the interaction between the respiratory system and the central nervous system
• Delve into the forces that act on the lungs during ventilation and the relationship between respiratory mechanics and respiratory muscle effort
• Investigate the different lung volumes and capacities, their alterations in respiratory diseases and the interpretation of spirometric values and their limitations
• Understand the concept of compliance and resistance of the respiratory system, including the measurement and the factors that influence it, as well as the alterations in respiratory diseases
• Delve into the ventilation-perfusion relationship, state-of-the-art methods to detect alterations in respiratory diseases and therapeutic strategies to improve this relationship

Module 2. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilatory Parameter Settings in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

• Define and clarify the terminology and basic concepts of NIMV
• Describe the different ventilatory modes used in NIMV, including spontaneous, assisted and controlled mode
• Identify the different types of interfaces used in NIMV, explaining their selection and setting
• Delve into the different alarms and patient safety measures in NIMV
• Detect patients suitable for NIMV and explain the strategies for initiation and parameter according to evolution

Module 3. Noninvasive Respiratory Support Techniques

• Understand the principles and mechanics of continuous positive airway pressure, positive airway pressure, pressure support ventilation, volume controlled ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Identify the indications for the use of each of these ventilatory modalities and know how to adjust the necessary parameters
• Compare the different ventilatory modalities to choose the most appropriate one for each patient
• Know in depth the usefulness of high frequency ventilation and other new ventilatory modes

Take this program and position yourself at the forefront of Nursing in only 450 hours”