Competency: 6

Details

Prepare the equipment required to perform non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and perform pre-use checks.

Considerations

• Standard operating procedure (SOP) for NIV.
• Modes/settings available and appropriate selection for specific patient needs.
• Range of equipment used, relative merits and principles of measurement, including:
• recognition of the errors or potential risks of using defective equipment in clinical practice and the implications of use
• the application of relevant troubleshooting skills
• identification of common faults and remedial action
• current safety standards, including safety testing and routine maintenance
• requirements for set-up and calibration specific to that procedure.
• Preparation of life support equipment, where appropriate.

Relevant learning outcomes