Mechanical Ventilation: From IMV to APRV -- A Natural Evolution
presented by John B. Downs, MD,
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Release date: April 1, 2006
Expiration date: March 31, 2009

Target Audience: Allergy & Immunologists, Anesthesiologists, Cardiologists, Emergency Medicine Physicians, Internists, Neurologists, Pulmonary Medicine, Burn Surgeons, Cardaic Surgeons, Colon & Rectal Surgeons, General Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Trauma Surgeons, CRNAs, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Medical Students, Residents, Interns, Nurse Anesthetists Students, Respiratory Therapists.

Course Description: As Keynote Speaker for the special event program “The Evolution of Mechanical Ventilation” , Dr. Downs addresses the most recent findings regarding mechanical ventilation. This lecture was previously recorded as part of a live CME approved conference and is now made available through this online program. A voice recording, PowerPoint slides, and web technology are utilized. Click on the link above to begin this educational program.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Establish a rationale for mechanical ventilatory support

• Determine physiologic principles to differentiate treatment of ventilatory failure versus arterial hypoxemia

Estimated time to complete the educational activity -- 1.0 hr(s)