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University College London (UCL) CPAP Ventura Breathing Aid for COVID-19 Patients Training for Physicians and Nurses session 6

With the current available evidence that supports the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device, commonly known as CPAP for COVID-19 patients as it  found to be benefit to patients early in the disease process, and it even may prevent deterioration and reduce the need for invasive ventilation at all.

CPAP  assists breathing by supplying a mixture of air and oxygen using positive pressure to help the patient to take deeper breaths, so improving oxygenation without an airway adjunct, via a tight mask or a hood.  

Who Should Attend?

Physicians, nurses and  anesthesiologists who are caring or expected to care for patients with COVID-19.

Aims and Objectives:

This course is designed for physicians, anesthesiologists and nurses from the governmental health care hospitals of different districts at the west bank, who are working at medical and critical departments. This program specifically aims to:

  1. Reinforce the recognition of the NIV moods and  give the basic knowledge about the needed equipment.
  2. Demonstrate how to assemble the UCL-vetura CPAP machine and use it
  3. Provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of noninvasive ventilation in acute and chronic settings.

Date : 28th October, 2020

Trainers:

Dr. Haitham  Ala’mla

Mr. Muhammad Abu Rajab

Mr. Saleh Abu Lafah