NONINVASIVE ASSISTED VENTILATION: PATIENT PREPARATION IN CHILDREN

Course overview

Noninvasive assisted ventilation (NIV) involves the delivery of positive airway pressure through a nasal or full face mask. Patient preparation for NIV in children involves providing developmentally appropriate education regarding what to expect during NIV, how to modify activity during NIV therapy to facilitate optimal treatment, and how to apply and remove the mask. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of patient preparation in children in order to provide optimal NIV therapy. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.