2025
Non-Invasive Ventilation: From Theory to Clinical Application
Name: Non-Invasive Ventilation: From Theory to Clinical Application
Code: ENF16082O
1 ECTS
Duration: 2 weeks/26 hours
Scientific Area:
Health Sciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: B-learning
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
Explore the different modalities of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) and their clinical applications.
Understand the principles of NIV parameterization, including the appropriate selection and use of interfaces.
Identify the fundamental steps in the diagnostic assessment of patients eligible for NIV.
Develop skills for the critical analysis of clinical data and its integration into therapeutic decision-making.
Recognize the criteria for evaluating outcomes associated with the implementation of NIV.
Learning Outcomes / Competencies:
Describes the modalities of NIV, their parameterization, and clinical applications.
Identifies the criteria for appropriate interface selection.
Applies instruments for diagnostic and outcome assessment.
Plans therapeutic interventions for patients undergoing NIV
Understand the principles of NIV parameterization, including the appropriate selection and use of interfaces.
Identify the fundamental steps in the diagnostic assessment of patients eligible for NIV.
Develop skills for the critical analysis of clinical data and its integration into therapeutic decision-making.
Recognize the criteria for evaluating outcomes associated with the implementation of NIV.
Learning Outcomes / Competencies:
Describes the modalities of NIV, their parameterization, and clinical applications.
Identifies the criteria for appropriate interface selection.
Applies instruments for diagnostic and outcome assessment.
Plans therapeutic interventions for patients undergoing NIV
Contents
1. Fundamentals of Non-Invasive Ventilation
? Definition and objectives of NIV
? Indications and contraindications
? Success/failure factors
? Advantages compared to invasive ventilation
? Pathophysiology of respiratory failure (types I and II)
2. Ventilatory Modes and Parameters
? Modalities: CPAP, BiPAP
? Parameters: IPAP, EPAP, RR, FiO?, inspiratory time
? Impact of each parameter on ventilation and oxygenation
3. Equipment, Interfaces and Nursing Care
? Types of ventilators and circuits
? Interfaces (nasal masks, facial masks, helmets).
? Complications
? Choice of interface and patient adaptation
? Skin care, comfort and communication with the patient
4. Monitoring Criteria and Complications
? Initial and ongoing assessment (blood gas analysis, clinical surveillance)
? Signs of NIV failure
? Common complications and their prevention
? Role of the nurse in surveillance and decision-making
? Definition and objectives of NIV
? Indications and contraindications
? Success/failure factors
? Advantages compared to invasive ventilation
? Pathophysiology of respiratory failure (types I and II)
2. Ventilatory Modes and Parameters
? Modalities: CPAP, BiPAP
? Parameters: IPAP, EPAP, RR, FiO?, inspiratory time
? Impact of each parameter on ventilation and oxygenation
3. Equipment, Interfaces and Nursing Care
? Types of ventilators and circuits
? Interfaces (nasal masks, facial masks, helmets).
? Complications
? Choice of interface and patient adaptation
? Skin care, comfort and communication with the patient
4. Monitoring Criteria and Complications
? Initial and ongoing assessment (blood gas analysis, clinical surveillance)
? Signs of NIV failure
? Common complications and their prevention
? Role of the nurse in surveillance and decision-making
Teaching Methods
In the theoretical component, interactive, self-reflective, and critically inquisitive expository methods will be used to foster continuous analysis of the course content. The methodology employed will be Case Based Learning (CBL), supported by simulation techniques in SimZone 0 and SimZone 1.
In the theoretical-practical component, students will be challenged to apply the knowledge acquired through the critical analysis of clinical situations related to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Activities will be organized using NIV equipment and interfaces, enabling the training of technical skills and therapeutic decision-making in a safe environment.
This course, supported by the MedTech-Next Project, incorporates the use of advanced technological resources, such as digital environments and technology platforms applied to education
In the theoretical-practical component, students will be challenged to apply the knowledge acquired through the critical analysis of clinical situations related to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV). Activities will be organized using NIV equipment and interfaces, enabling the training of technical skills and therapeutic decision-making in a safe environment.
This course, supported by the MedTech-Next Project, incorporates the use of advanced technological resources, such as digital environments and technology platforms applied to education
Assessment
The assessment is continuous, with the final classification determined by the following parameters: 75% correspond to participation in simulation activities in a theoretical-practical context and 25% to participation in the thematic forum available in the MOODLE area.
Teaching Staff
- Cátia Sofia Ferrão Ganito [responsible]
- João Miguel Chilrito Rocha
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