• By the end of this module you will be able to understand: 

- Anatomy and physiology of airway and breathing 
- The use of artificial airways and why they may be used 

  1. - How to carry out a respiratory assessment  

  2. - How to escalate concerns regarding your patient 

  3. - The hierarchy of breathing support we use on PICU  

  4. - The different ventilation modes and common ventilation terminology 

  5. - Medications your patient might be receiving that help with their ventilation and their side effects 


  7. Please feel free to make notes throughout to assist you when on shift 

  • We shall consolidate your learning with a practical study day once this module is completed. 

  • This should take you approximately 3 hours to work through