SMi Source lesson Mechanical Ventilation: Theory has the following microlearning topics
1. Introduction and Basic Anatomy
2. Ventilation
3. Alveoli and Gas Exchange
4. Oxygenation
5. Abnormal Gas Exchange
6. Neural Control of Respiration
Lesson Mechanical Ventilation: Theory teaches these concepts
Mechanical Ventilation: Theory, Introduction and Basic Anatomy, Introduction to Respiration Theory
Mechanical Ventilation: Theory, Introduction and Basic Anatomy, Basic Anatomy: Upper Airway
Mechanical Ventilation: Theory, Introduction and Basic Anatomy, Basic Anatomy: Lower Airway
Mechanical Ventilation: Theory, Introduction and Basic Anatomy, Basic Anatomy: Lower Airway (Review)
Lesson Mechanical Ventilation: Theory addresses these key points
Introduction to Respiration Theory
- Movement of air into and out of the lungs (ventilation)
- Diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide from the alveoli of the lung into the blood
- Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the blood and cells
- Control of ventilation/respiration by the nervous system
Basic Anatomy: Upper Airway
- Inspiration through the nose and/or the mouth
- Gas is warmed, humidified and filtered
Basic Anatomy: Lower Airway
- Anatomical dead space
- Bronchioles
- Alveoli
- Gas Exchange
Basic Anatomy: Lower Airway (Review)
- Respiratory System Functions
- Mechanisms of Respiratory Physiology
Lesson Mechanical Ventilation: Theory is built from these main references. Log into SMi Source for a complete list and details.
Respiratory Physiology: A clinical Approach Schwartzstein and Parker, 2006
AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care, Fifth Ed. Wiegand and Carlson, 2005
Respiratory Physiology- The Essentials, Fifth Ed., West, 1995