Tutorials
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Confirm hypercapnic respiratory failure
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Initial Management Steps
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Initiating Non-Invasive Ventilation
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Referral to ICU
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Part ONE of TWO (theory-based NWS)
Non-Invasive Ventilation in the Acute Setting
The aim of this programme is to identify which patients in ventilatory failure would benefit from non-invasive ventilation in the acute setting, ensure that the goal of therapy is outlined, and provide a consistent approach to care in Wales.
Check out the All Wales guideline, TV show and tutorials. When you are ready, navigate to the assessment to achieve the certificate against the National Welsh Standard (NWS).
TV Show: Non-Invasive Ventilation in the Acute Setting
The NCEPOD report, which examined increases in hospital mortality rates associated with non-invasive ventilation in the acute setting, found that there was wide variation in both the organisation of acute NIV services and the clinical care provided. NIV treatment was often delayed due to the recognition of which patients would benefit from NIV or appreciating the ultimate goal of the treatment provided.
The All-Wales Acute NIV guideline is a simple, one-page guideline, providing specific guidance for anyone presenting with suspected acute hypercapnic respiratory failure to an acute setting. It standardises the diagnostic process, and provides a consistent approach to care in Wales.
In this TV show, Dr Simon Barry, National Respiratory Clinical Lead, and Dr Sara Fairbairn, National NIV Clinical Lead, explores the problem further and introduces the Guideline.
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Guidelines
All-Wales Acute NIV Guideline |
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Assessments
Acute Non-Invasive Ventilation
45-minute case-based assessment
25 multiple choice questions
80% pass mark (20 out of 25)
Unlimited retakes
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