Basic Ventilator Life Support (BVLS) 2nd edition

Basic Ventilator Life Support (BVLS)

A foundational course designed to enhance clinicians' confidence when caring for patients receiving mechanical ventilatory support.

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Course Curriculum

Here is what's covered in the course:

1. Introduction
2. Student Intake Instructions
3. Student Intake Form
4. Pre-Course Survey
5. Course Objectives
6. Course Downloads
1. Lesson 1: Introduction and History
2. Chapter 1 Quiz
1. Lesson 2: Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology Review
2. Chapter 2 Quiz
1. Lesson 3: Gas Laws
2. Lesson 4 : Gas Exchange and V:Q Ratio
3. Chapter 3 Quiz
1. Lesson 5: Acid-Base Compensation & ABGs vs. VBGs
2. Lesson 6: Oxyhemoglobin Disassociation Curve
3. Lesson 7: P:F Ratio
4. Lesson 8: ABG Analysis
5. Chapter 4 Quiz
1. Lesson 9: Compliance
2. Lesson 10: Resistance
3. Lesson 11: Dead Space
4. Lesson 12: Shunt vs. Dead Space Ventilation (V:Q Mismatch)
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5. Chapter 5 Quiz
1. Lesson 13: Respiratory Failure (Type I vs. Type II)
2. Lesson 14: Oxygenation
3. Lesson 15: Ventilation
4. Lesson 16: Optimizing Tidal Volume for IBW
5. Chapter 6 Quiz
1. Lesson 17: Breath Types
2. Lesson 18: Breath Modes
3. Lesson 19: Vent Settings
4. Lesson 20: Vent Pressures
5. Lesson 21: Total Cycle Time & I:E Ratio
6. Lesson 22: I-Time vs. Flow
7. Lesson 23: Monitored Values
8. Vent Alarms
9. Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
10. Chapter 7 Quiz
1. History of NIV
2. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
3. Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BPAP)
4. Chapter 8 Quiz
1. Lesson 24: Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation Strategies
2. Ventilation Strategy: Lung Protective
3. Ventilation Strategy: Obstructive Physiology
4. Ventilation Strategy: Restrictive Physiology
5. Managing the Negative Effects of Mechanical Ventilation
1. Scenario #1 - Basic Ventilator Set-Up
2. Scenario #2 - Non-Invasive (CPAP)
3. Scenario #3 - Non-Invasive (BPAP)
4. Scenario #4 - Difficult to Oxygenate
5. Scenario #5 - Difficult to Ventilate
6. Scenario #6 - Responding to Alarms
1. Final Thoughts
2. BVLS Final Test
3. BVLS Post-Course Survey

Course Details

$197.00
56 lessons
4.5 hours of video content
6 Continuing Education Credits
3-Year Certification

Price

Price includes 1 year access to the course, enrollment in our online learning community where we host live Q&A sessions, industry update webinars, and continuing education classes.

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What Others Say About BVLS

A must take course

Trish Garner, BS, RN, BSN, CFRN, CEN

A must take course for clinicians working with patients who are mechanically ventilated.

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Great course!

Richard Steel

I consider myself an experienced provider with several years with an air medical and critical care ground transport system. This course was a great review and also taught me a few things. I enjoyed how the course was presented, with shorter presentations which allowed me to work through each section, and go back and review information easier. The handout was very helpful.

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