Troubleshooting Mechanical Ventilator Alarms and Alarm Fatigue
Course: #1931Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 517 Reviews
Mechanical ventilator alarms are vital for monitoring patients and the ventilator's status. The Joint Commission addresses this patient safety issue by including alarm safety as a National Patient Safety Goal. The course reviews alarm fatigue occurring when practitioners ignore important alerts, risking harm to patients, and it is crucial to set them correctly based on patient conditions and standards to ensure safety.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-1107750; IACET/0.1
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss mechanical ventilation alarm fatigue.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify safer mechanical ventilation alarm management and practices.
- After this course, participants will be able to explain the troubleshooting procedure used when certain mechanical ventilation alarms occur.
Course created on September 15, 2023
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | What is Alarm Fatigue? |
| 20-40 Minutes | Mechanical ventilation alarm management and recommended best practices in accordance with the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals |
| 40-55 Minutes | Troubleshooting and Alarm Procedures |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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517 ReviewsPresented By
Duane Reed
EdD RRT, RCP
Dr. Duane Reed received his Doctoral degree in Education from Walden University. He completed his Master’s degree in Adult Education from Central Michigan University and his Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Respiratory Care from Weber State University.
Dr. Reed is the respiratory care program director at Southern Crescent Technical College. His clinical experience entails over 20 years as a respiratory care practitioner at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, working in critical care areas of surgical, cardiac, medical, and neurointensive care units. Over the last ten years, Dr. Reed has contributed to educational publishing companies as a clinical editor and senior reviewer.
Additionally, Dr. Reed owns Pulmonary Education Consultants, LLC, a company providing respiratory care educational materials and tutoring services. He has authored study cards in areas of mechanical ventilation, which are nationally published, helping respiratory therapists around the country.
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American Association for Respiratory Care
This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 1 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 190598000
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