SMi Source Lesson Mechanical Ventilation: Theory

  • 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