Mechanical Ventilation in the Hospital

This program will help you to understand the function of the ventilator and the terms that are used by the healthcare team while you are on the ventilator.

1.	Introduction
2.	The Respiratory System
3.	Mechanical Ventilation
4.	How the Ventilator Works
5.	What to Expect While on the Ventilator
6.	Preventing Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
7.	Getting off the Ventilator
8.	Ventilator Decisions
9.	Summary

Mechanical Ventilation in the Hospital

The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital

Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care

Discharge Instructions - General

Incentive Spirometer

Preventing an Infection After Surgery

Hand Washing - Preventing Infections

Patient Safety

Medication Safety

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia - HAP

Emphysema

Interstitial Lung Diseases

Lung Diseases

SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Mechanical Ventilation in the Home