A2Z course Mechanical Ventilation: From Admission to Zero PEEP (Apr '26)
About this Course
This is a two-day course ποΈ and advanced masterclass on mechanical ventilation, running from April 15-16, 2026. The program covers the entire process from initiation to liberation, including topics such as: - Basics and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation (MV) π¬οΈ -Cardiorespiratory interaction β€οΈβπ©Ή - Lung patterns from a point-of-view perspective π« - Patient-ventilator dyssynchrony π - Weaning and extubation π - Hands-on simulation in a ventilation lab π¬ - The role of ultrasound in diagnosis and weaning π Agenda keywords: β’ A-Introduction β’ B-Fundamentals of MV and Lung mechanics β’ C-Cardiorespiratory interaction β’ D-Modes of MV β’ E-Lung pattern from MV point of view β’ F-Patient-ventilator Asynchrony β’ G-Liberation from MV- Weaning & Extubation
Course Agenda
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Introduction to the course and day 1
A1-CCM concept - CCM - Organ supp
A2-Respiratory Support
A3-Respiratory support - MV - why - basic concepts of MV applying
B1-Indication of MV (Respiratory failure)
B2-Oxygenation vs Ventilation
B3-Basic terms 1- Phases of mechanical breath -Trigger - Limit - Cycle
B4-Basic terms 2- Pressure, volume, flow, resistance, equation of motion- R & C
B5-Basic terms 3- Time constant
Coffee Break
B6a- Basic waveforms β Introduction
B6b- Basic waveforms β Curves
B6c- Basic waveforms β Loops
C1-Basic - 1-Introduction
C2-Basic Cardiorespiratory interaction
Workshop AM
1- MV HUB (20 min)
2- Lung Mechanics SKILL LAB (20min)
3- MV POCUS (20 min)
Lunch Break
D1-Introudcution to MV modes - Meaning, General classification
D2-Conventional modes 1
D2-Conventional Modes-Special-APRV
White board sum up
E1-Introdcution: Obstructive and restrictive lung pattern during MV
E2-Restricitve- ARDS and VILI - ARDSnet
E3-Obstructive- COPD & Asthma
E4-Obstructive- DHI / AutoPEEP β when less is more
F1-Patient-ventilator Asynchrony - IntroductionF1-Patient-ventilator Asynchrony - Introduction
F2-Patient-ventilator Asynchrony - Trigger - Flow - Cycling
Coffee Break
Workshop PM
1- MV HUB (20 min)
2- Graphs SKILL LAB (20min)
3- MV Sim Vent Lab (20min)
G1-Introduction and types of liberation
G2-Simple liberation from MV (Simple weaning-a-Readiness)
G3-Simple liberation from MV (Simple weaning-b-weaning)
G4-Simple liberation from MV (Simple weaning C-Extubation & Post extubation management
Day one summary and closure remarks
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