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Did you know that lack of experience with mechanical ventilators is one of the leading causes of patient death?

Medical schools provide very little — or sometimes no — exposure to ventilators during their programs, leaving new graduates unprepared for critical situations in the emergency room. The most recent and tragic data came during the pandemic, when 80% of patients intubated for COVID-19 died in 2020.

Faced with this problem, Dr. Fernando Sabia Tallo (President of ABRAMURGEM) developed a teaching method that will help you gain full control of the mechanical ventilator interface in less than 24 hours, so you can handle real patients with confidence.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the fundamental principles of mechanical ventilation.
  • Identify and operate the main modes of ventilation (volume-controlled, pressure-controlled, and pressure support).
  • Set up, initiate, and maintain mechanical ventilation safely.
  • Recognize and manage ventilation in patients with COPD, asthma crisis, and acute respiratory distress.
  • Apply mechanical ventilation during cardiopulmonary arrest situations.
  • Interpret ventilator parameters and adjust settings according to patient needs.
  • Gain confidence in handling real mechanical ventilators in emergency and ICU settings.
  • Develop critical thinking to make ventilatory decisions in complex clinical cases.
  • Learn through practical demonstrations with guidance from Dr. Fernando Sabia Tallo (President of ABRAMURGEM).

Course Content

MODULE 1 — Foundations of Mechanical Ventilation
This module establishes the fundamental principles of mechanical ventilation, introducing the core concepts, terminology, and physiological mechanisms that govern ventilatory support. Learners will understand how ventilators interact with respiratory mechanics and why mastering these basics is essential for safe and effective patient care.

  • Introduction
    29:28
  • Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation
    13:38

MODULE 2 — Core Ventilation Modes
This module focuses on the main controlled ventilation modes used in emergency and intensive care settings. Participants will learn how volume-controlled and pressure-controlled ventilation work, when to choose each mode, and how to adjust parameters according to different clinical scenarios.

MODULE 3 — Assisted and Support Ventilation
In this module, learners explore assisted ventilation strategies and patient–ventilator interaction. The content emphasizes how to initiate mechanical ventilation safely, provide appropriate support, and maintain ventilatory settings throughout patient evolution, including comfort and weaning considerations.

MODULE 4 — Mechanical Ventilation in Obstructive Diseases
This module addresses the specific challenges of ventilating patients with obstructive airway diseases such as COPD and acute asthma. Participants will learn strategies to prevent air trapping, manage auto-PEEP, optimize gas exchange, and reduce the risk of ventilator-induced lung injury.

MODULE 5 — Mechanical Ventilation in Critical Respiratory Failure
This module covers the management of mechanical ventilation in the most critical scenarios, including acute respiratory distress syndrome and cardiorespiratory arrest. Learners will apply protective ventilation principles and understand how to stabilize patients in life-threatening situations.

MODULE 6 — Practical Immersion (Bonus Module)
The final module integrates theoretical knowledge with real-world clinical practice. Through case discussions and hands-on demonstrations, participants will develop critical thinking skills and confidence to make ventilatory decisions in complex emergency and ICU environments.

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