ICU OrientationModule Planner

EDU 6211: October 2012

Karsten Roberts, RRTPalo Alto, California

Wendy Castro, RRTDallas, Texas

Overview

Large Medical Centers Eliminating Bedside Assessment and Checkoffs from ICU

Orientation

Reinforce Policy and Practice

Orient New Staff and Students

Strengthen skills of current staff

Goals

Enhance the skills of ICU Staff

Teach New Skills and Equipment

Provide a Forum for Asking Questions

Motivation

R2D2 Model

Learning Objectives

Learners will be able to function independently and proficiently to use:

Bivent (APRV) VentilationHigh Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation

Inovent DSIR: For inhaled Nitric Oxide DeliveryHeliox gas mixture

Understand indications and contraindications for use of each device.

Learning Objectives

General patient Care

New Perspectives

Knowledge Base

Individual and Small Group Work

Hands-on Training

Week One

Week Two

Week 3

Week 4

Assessment

Weekly Pre-tests and Post-tests

This module is a continuous cycle

Mentors may need reinforcement

Therapists who are initially learners transition to mentors

This is not the end....

Additional Modules:

Conventional Modes of Ventilation

BiPAP (NIPPV)

Spontaneous Breathing Trials

Lung Protective Ventilation (ARDSnet Protocol)