Target Audience
This course is designed for critical care Mayo Clinic Mechanical Ventilation Conference is designed for critical care providers, respiratory therapists, physicians, physician assistants, nurses and nurse practitioners.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to
- Outline the physiologic principles and cardiopulmonary interactions underlying the risks, benefits, and applications of ventilator support for respiratory failure.
- Describe in detail the use of different modes of ventilator support for patients with respiratory failure.
- Demonstrate appropriate use of mechanical ventilation equipment following participation in hands-on workshop.
- Integrate pulmonary mechanics at the bedside in personalized approach to mechanical ventilation.



