Training Courses

Non-Invasive Paediatric & Neonatal Ventilation Course in Acute Settings

A 2-day face-to-face course in non-invasive ventilation in acute settings for paediatric and neonatal patients outside the neonatal unit. Combines rigorous theoretical presentations with hands-on simulation stations.

Course Outline

• Introduction to NIV - indications, contraindications and clinical decision-making
• The ICEMAN acronym framework for NIV management
• Initiating NIV - practical setup and interface selection
• HFNC vs CPAP - evidence and clinical application
• NIV with conventional ventilators
• NIV with home ventilators
• Recognising and managing asynchronies in NIV
• Hands-on simulation stations with clinical scenarios

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ESPNIC Paediatric & Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

A comprehensive 2-day face-to-face course centred on mechanical ventilation for children and adolescents.

Educational material is grounded in the Handbook of Paediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation (Medina Villanueva, ESPNIC), PALICC and PEMVECC recommendations.

Course Objectives

• Review the fundamental principles of respiratory physiology
• Understand the principles and goals of mechanical ventilation
• Become confident with conventional ventilation modes
• Improve interpretation of ventilator waveforms
• Troubleshoot patient-ventilator issues including asynchrony
• Understand the advantages and limitations of MV
• Explore transport ventilation considerations
• Review the basic principles of non-invasive mechanical ventilation

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Basic Paediatric & Neonatal Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Course for Nurses

A focused 1-day introductory course designed specifically for PICU nurses and Allied Health Professionals. Delivered alongside the ESPNIC 2-day MV course or separately, this programme equips nursing staff with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to manage ventilated patients safely on the unit.

What You'll Learn

• Fundamentals of paediatric and neonatal respiratory anatomy and physiology
• Introduction to invasive mechanical ventilation modes
• Understanding ventilator settings and alarms
• Recognising patient-ventilator dyssynchrony
• Safe patient management on the PICU during mechanical ventilation
• Practical hands-on ventilator familiarisation sessions

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