Noninvasive Ventilation and HFNP Oxygen in Clinical Care

Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP) and Humidified High Flow Nasal Prong Oxygen

Latest Course update: February 2023

Ventilation plays an increasing role in the management of seriously ill patients in the emergency department. Traditionally, ventilation has been limited to the delivery of positive pressure ventilation in the unconscious, intubated (often paralysed) patient. This is generally referred to as "assisted" or "mechanical" ventilation. In recent years, the use of noninvasive ventilation has become widespread due to research that has demonstrated the benefit of CPAP and BiPAP in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute pulmonary oedema, two of the most common causes for life-threatening presentations due to acute respiratory distress to the emergency department.

Another method of Noninvasive respiratory support, Humidified High Flow Nasal prong Oxygen (HFNP) is being increasingly used in the management of adults with severe respiratory distress and hypoxia. With a primary role as a bridge between low flow oxygen therapy (e.g., nasal specs at 2 l/min) and CPAP it may be often considered in patients with hypoxia receiving high flow oxygen mask therapy and in patients with severe respiratory distress requiring non-invasive ventilation. In this topic we will explore the evolving role of HFNP oxygen in clinical practice and distinguish which patients may be suitable for HFNP therapy and those in whom BIPAP should be used.

The course explores the following topics:

1. Noninvasive Ventilation: Basic principles

2. Using CPAP in Acute Pulmonary Oedema

3. Using BiPAP in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

4. Humidified High Flow Nasal Prong Oxygen in Clinical Practice

Optional Module: Setting up the Oxylog ventilator for Noninvasive Ventilation

Course Accreditation 2023-2025

ACRRM

Course Code : 29043

Points Allocation : 3.5 Educational Activity and 3 Reviewing Performance Hours

RACGP

Course Code : 410696

Points Allocation : 3.5 Educational Activity & 3 Reviewing Performance

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• Course Fee : Aus $85.00 (Aus) + $8.50 (GST) = $93.50

• Duration of enrolment is 12 months from date of payment

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