Course Description

The development of this course follows years of clinical and teaching experience, with input from fellow clinicians. In over 30 hours of pre-recorded sessions, different aspects of mechanical ventilation will be discussed with a focus on the physiological basis of lung pathology and pulmonary graphics.

Target Audiences

  • Neonatologists
  • Pediatricians
  • Trainee Residents and Neonatology Fellows
  • Pediatric Intensivists
  • Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs)

  • Physiology of neonatal and pediatric respiratory systems, indications for mechanical ventilation

  • Various modes of ventilation, ventilator settings and adjustments, monitoring and assessment of ventilated patients

  • Troubleshooting common ventilator issues, and strategies for ventilator weaning and extubation

  • Through a combination of pre-recorded lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of mechanical ventilation in neonatal patients.

  • By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the necessary skills to confidently manage mechanical ventilation in neonatal and pediatric settings, improve patient safety, and enhance overall quality of care for this vulnerable population.

Course Instructor

Nadeem A. Khan, MD, FAAP

Dr. Khan is a US Board-Certified Neonatologist and Pediatrician, currently working as a Senior Consultant in a Level III NICU at an international JCI-accredited hospital. With over 30 years of clinical and 20 years of teaching experience, Dr. Khan remains committed to medical education with a special interest in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine.

Course Curriculum

    1. Anatomical/physiological differences between neonates and adults

    2. Respiratory anatomy (focus on neonates and young children)

    1. Lung volumes/capacities (focus on FRC)

    2. Total Lung Ventilation

    3. Dead Space Ventilation (calculation of DS)

    4. Alveolar Ventilation

    1. Mechanics of breathing (concept of "Neural breathing")

    2. Compliance (C) vs Elastance (E)

    3. Surface tension/Surfactant

    4. Airway Resistance (Raw)

    5. Work of Breathing (WoB)

    6. Time constant (TC)

    1. Alveolar gas equation

    2. Pulmonary gas exchange (Alveolo-Capillary unit)

    3. Ventilation-Perfusion ratio

    4. A-a DO2

    1. Transport of Gases (O2/CO2)

    1. Monitoring of Gases (O2 /CO2)

    2. Pulse oximetry (principles/case scenarios)

    3. Capnography/ETCO2 monitoring

About this course

  • $1,200.00
  • 118 lessons
  • 31 hours of video content

FORMAT

Asynchronous (pre-recorded video sessions)

Self-paced learning

Review questions at the end of every lecture for self-assessment and understanding (optional)

Final assessment at the end of the course (compulsory)

Live monthly sessions with the instructor

DURATION

3 months

 

LANGUAGE

English


COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

To successfully complete the course and receive a certificate of completion, participants must view all lectures and receive a minimum score of 80% on the final assessment.


Participants who attempt the final assessment but fail to acquire the 80% score will be eligible for a certificate of participation.

 

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Course fees: USD 1,200

Gain 3-month access to 30+ hours of video lectures

Self-paced learning, review questions and quizzes, live interactive sessions with the instructor, and more!

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