ArticleRespiratory care2022
Impact of a Mechanical Ventilation Curriculum on Respiratory Therapist Recognition of Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony.
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- Comparison of Web-Based and On-Site Lung Simulators for Education in Mechanical Ventilation.Respiratory care · 2024Article
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- Observational Studies.Respiratory care · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundRespiratory therapists (RTs) play a crucial role in managing mechanically ventilated patients, such as addressing patient-ventilator asynchronies that may contribute to patient harm. Waveform analysis is integral to the evaluation of patient-ventilator asynchronies; despite this, no published studies have assessed the ability of practicing RTs to interpret ventilator waveform abnormalities.
methodsThe study took place between June 2017-February 2019. Eighty-six RTs from 2 academic medical centers enrolled in a one-day mechanical ventilation course. The scores of 79 first-time attendees were included in the analysis. Prior to and following the course, RTs were asked to identify abnormalities on a 5-question, multiple-choice ventilator waveform exam. They were also asked to provide a self-assessment of their ventilator management skills on a 1 (complete novice) to 5 (expert) scale.
resultsInitial scores were low but improved after one day of ventilator instruction (19.4 ± 17.1 vs 29.6 ± 19.0,
conclusionsRTs may benefit from additional training in ventilator waveform interpretation, especially early in their clinical training. More work is needed to determine the optimal length and content of a mechanical ventilation curriculum for RTs.
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