Examine the principles of mechanical ventilation and respiratory support across diverse patient populations. Analyze ventilator modes, parameters, and waveforms to guide clinical decision-making. Evaluate patient–ventilator interactions, alarm systems, and troubleshooting strategies to support safe and effective care. Apply systematic approaches to respiratory assessment, emergency management, and the use of invasive and non-invasive ventilation modalities to optimize oxygenation and ventilation outcomes.

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner will be able to:

• Analyze the principles of mechanical ventilation and differentiate it from spontaneous breathing.
• Evaluate the physical, technical, and physiological principles that support mechanical ventilation.
• Evaluate mechanical ventilation modes and their impact on patient management and respiratory function.
• Interpret ventilator parameters to support safe and effective mechanical ventilation management.
• Interpret ventilator parameters to support safe and effective mechanical ventilation management.
• Evaluate the management of patients receiving mechanical ventilation across initiation, maintenance, and discontinuation.
• Analyze ventilator waveforms to assess patient–ventilator interaction and guide clinical decision-making.
• Evaluate ventilator alarm systems to support safe and effective patient monitoring.
• Analyze ventilator alarms to identify underlying causes and guide appropriate clinical responses.
• Evaluate respiratory function to guide interventions that support oxygenation and ventilation.
• Analyze respiratory emergencies to prioritize and evaluate appropriate airway and ventilation interventions.
• Evaluate mechanical ventilation strategies across neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations.
• Evaluate non-invasive ventilation and alternative respiratory support modalities to guide patient selection and management.