Starting on:
Aug 8, 2023
Ending on:
Aug 8, 2023
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Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Aug 8, 2023
Ending on:
Aug 8, 2023
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Starting on:
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
Ending on:
Aug 8, 2023
Aug 8, 2023
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
Established Acute Respiratory failure Poisoning that depress CNS Neuromuscular disorders – Bulbar poliomyelitis Myasthenia gravis, snake bites, severe tetanus Hypoventilating comatose patients Acute pulmonary diseases eg. Fulminant Pneumonia, acute lung injury (ARDS) Fulminant pulmonary oedema Major or massive pulmonary embolism Major or massive atelectasis
Objectives
Regulate gas exchange
To overcome mechanical problems
Increase lung volumes