Ventilation Fundamentals: Reinforcing Core Skills for Healthcare Excellence
Description:
Every ventilator offers similar modes of ventilation—volume ventilation, pressure ventilation, and more. However, the programming and terminology associated with these modes can vary significantly across different ventilator manufacturers. Understanding these differences is crucial for ensuring successful patient transitions from one ventilator to another.
In this AARC-accredited webinar, Gretchen Savage, BS, RRT, will explore the key concepts necessary for navigating ventilator transitions with confidence. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of:
A foundational review of how ventilation interacts with the body and the importance of understanding underlying pathologies.
A foundational review of how ventilation interacts with the body and the importance of understanding underlying pathologies.
A comprehensive overview of various modes of ventilation and their settings, including how to adjust for individual patient needs.
Understanding the different types of circuits.
Identifying patient ventilator dyssynchrony
Best practices for smoothly transitioning patients from one ventilator to another, ensuring optimal outcomes.
This session will provide essential insights for respiratory therapists, equipping you with the knowledge needed to confidently manage patient transitions between ventilators, improve patient outcomes, and enhance clinical practice.
About the Speaker
Gretchen Savage is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 30 years of expertise across critical care, home care, hospice, long-term care, and manufacturing. Specializing in ventilator transitions, Gretchen is dedicated to advancing the respiratory profession and improving patient outcomes. Her passion for collaboration and continuous learning ensures a presentation filled with practical strategies you can apply immediately.
Why Attend?
Refer friends or fellow respiratory therapists (RTs) and unlock amazing rewards based on the number of people you refer:
• 10 Referrals = $50 Gift Card
• 25 Referrals = $125 Gift Card
• 50 Referrals = AirPods Pro
• 75 Referrals = AirPods Max
• 100 Referrals = iPad Air 128GB
- A person (referee) can only be referred by only one person (referrer). We will count the first referrer that refers the referee. Any subsequent referrers of the same person will be disqualified.
- Both the referrer and referee have to complete all of the following before being counted as one referral eligible for reward:
a. Register to the webinar.
b. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
c. Attend and finish the webinar.
d. Complete the assessment form at the end of the webinar. - The referee must be a Respiratory Therapist.
For purposes of the above, Referrer is a person who makes a referral/refers another (their friends, family and colleagues).
Referee is a person who is invited to a referral/ referred by another.
There will only be one (1) winner of iPad Air 128GB.
There will be as many winners as possible for the referral program provided that they were able comply with the criteria set above.
If two or more people refer 10, 25, or even 100 people, all of them will receive the prize based on the number of referrals they made.
If a person refers 100 people and also wins the raffle giveaway as an attendee, that lucky person will receive two (2) iPad Air 128 GB both as a raffle winner and a referral award!
The winners will be announced on February 27, 2025 to allow checking whether the winners have complied with the required criteria above.
The winners will be announced on our Website and across all our social media platforms (make sure to like and follow us on all our socials!)
Email your questions at info@virtair.com or contact us at 718-847-8247.