VENTILATOR SUPPORT

What is
Ventilator Support?

This support involves managing equipment like BiPAP, CPAP, oxygen, and suction devices to assist with breathing. It ensures participants dependent on ventilators receive consistent, safe, and effective care.

Skills

Knowledge

  • Operate ventilators, alarms, and emergency backups

  • Position participants safely for effective ventilation

  • Respond to respiratory distress and blocked airways

  • Conduct equipment checks and record observations

  • Support participants with mask fitting and communication

  • Respiratory system anatomy

  • Common conditions requiring ventilation

  • Signs of respiratory distress or mask pressure sores

  • Use of suction, humidifiers, and back-up ventilators

  • Infection control specific to ventilator equipment

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Enternal Feeding Support
Dysphagia Support
Tracheostomy Support
Urinary Catheter Support
Subcutaneous Injections
Complex Wound Care Support

DAILY PERSONAL ACTIVITIES ( HIGH INTENSITY)