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Course Professor Makris Demosthenes Professor in Critical Care |
| dimomakris@med.uth.gr | Objectives of the course (intended learning outcomes) |
| Course code: ΜΒ01 | – Understanding of the field of respiratory failure and the principles of mechanical ventilation – Understanding of mechanical ventilation waveforms, their practical value and their application in clinical practice – Acquire the knowledge necessary for the early recognition of indications for the use of mechanical ventilation in various situations – Understanding of the basic models of mechanical ventilation – Understanding of enema models of mechanical ventilation and gas exchange systems – Acquire knowledge of non-invasive mechanical ventilation – Acquire basic knowledge of ventilator handling – Acquire knowledge to solve common mechanical ventilation problems – Weaning from mechanical ventilation |
| Year of study: 1st | Course content |
| Semester: 2nd | – Historical data – Criteria for use – Basic physiology – key variables of MA – How the ventilator works – basic variables of MA – Mechanical ventilation models and common models in rehabilitation centres – Fluid administration in MA – MA during and immediately after CPR – Heart-lung interaction in spontaneous and mechanical ventilation – Breathing Volume – PEEP – what it is and how to choose its level – problems related to its level – Non-invasive ventilation – HFOT – MA and Tracheostomy – what changes, when do I do it/HFOT – Weaning and common problems in MA (short and chronic) and how to deal with them – Summary of MA monitoring variables – PM – Hands on |
| ECTS: 10 | |
| Recommended literature to study | |
| Students are given articles and reviews from the International Bibliography | |
| Teaching and learning methods | |
| The module is taught in the form of academic lectures and tutorial exercises and assignments. Some modules use the methods of working groups and real-life problem solving to encourage feedback learning. | |
| Evaluation/grading methods | |
| Written exams 70%, Assignment 30% | |
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Teaching language: Greek |
ΠΜΣ Διαχείριση και Αποκατάσταση Βαρέως Πάσχοντα
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