The Postgraduate Diploma in NIMV in Specific Pathologies will allow you to learn the state-of-the-art techniques for adjusting ventilatory parameters in patients with COPD or EPID” 

In recent years, the use of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation to address respiratory difficulties with greater safety and less invasiveness for the patient has become increasingly common.  This has led to the emergence of numerous studies focused on finding criteria for its application in different types of diseases and individuals, as well as the development of updated monitoring techniques to optimize patient follow-up. Given the significant benefits offered by these advances to ensure the proper treatment and recovery of patients, understanding them is essential for the physician who wants to stay up-to-date in their field.   

For that reason, TECH has designed this Postgraduate Diploma, with the idea of providing the specialist with the most up-to-date aspects related to the application of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in different pathologies and in patients of different ages. Through 450 hours of intensive study, you will delve into the cutting-edge indications and contraindications of NIMV in adults with COPD, ARDS, Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure, or individuals with Obesity. You will also deepen your knowledge of updated monitoring and adjustment techniques of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation for children, as well as the pioneering strategies for monitoring individuals with chronic home ventilation. 

All of this will be done through an excellent 100% online methodology, allowing the student to update themselves without the need for daily commutes to a study center.  Likewise, you will have access to a series of top-notch educational content, which has been prepared by specialists in Pulmonology who work actively with Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation.  Therefore, the knowledge acquired during the program will be in full harmony with the latest industry advances.

Through this certificate, you will deepen in the recent findings on the indications and contraindications of NIMV in Hypoxemic Acute Respiratory Failure”

This Postgraduate diploma in the NIMV in Specific Pathologies contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation 
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments 
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

Through this program, you will delve into the sophisticated techniques of monitoring and adjustment of Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in pediatric patients” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts. 

Position yourself as a cutting-edge pulmonologist in just 6 months, enjoying the best educational methodology on the market” 

Update yourself 24 hours a day and from wherever you desire thanks to the 100% online format of this program"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma consists of three excellent modules through which the pulmonologist will complete their update regarding the use of NIMV to address various pathologies. All the educational content of the program will be available in various educational formats, including readings, explanatory videos, and interactive summaries.  This, along with its 100% online methodology, ensures effective learning that can be carried out 24 hours a day.

The Relearning methodology of the Postgraduate Diploma in NIMV in Specific Pathologies guarantees a learning adapted to your pace and study needs” 

Module 1. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Specific Pathologies 

1.1. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) 

1.1.1. Indications and Contraindications in Patients with COPD 
1.1.2. Selection and Adjustment of Ventilatory Parameters in COPD 
1.1.3. Assessment of Efficacy 
1.1.4. Weaning Strategies from NIMV in COPD Patients 
1.1.5. Criteria for NIMV at Hospital Discharge 

1.2. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Heart Failure 

1.2.1. Effects of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation on the Hemodynamics of Heart Failure Patients
1.2.2. Monitoring Heart Failure Patients during Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation 
1.2.3. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure 
1.2.4. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure and Its Impact on Patient Quality of Life 

1.3. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) 

1.3.1. Definition and Diagnostic Criteria for ARDS 
1.3.2. Indications and Contraindications of NIMV in ARDS Patients 
1.3.3. Selection and Adjustment of Ventilatory Parameters in ARDS Patients on NIMV 
1.3.4. Monitoring and Evaluation of Response to NIMV in ARDS Patients 
1.3.5. Comparison of NIMV with IMV in ARDS Patients 

1.4. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Diffuse Interstitial Lung Diseases (DILD) 

1.4.1. Pathophysiology of Diffuse Interstitial Lung Diseases (DILD) 
1.4.2. Scientific Evidence in the Management of NIMV in DILD 
1.4.3. Indications for NIMV in Patients with DILD 
1.4.4. Assessment of the Efficacy of NIMV in Patients with DILD 

1.5. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Obesity 

1.5.1. Obesity Pathophysiology and Its Relationship with NIMV 
1.5.2. Indications and Contraindications in Obese Patients 
1.5.3. Specific NIMV Adjustments in Obese Patients 
1.5.4. Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Complications 
1.5.5. NIMV in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea 
1.5.6. Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome 

1.6. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Neuromuscular and Rib Cage

1.6.1. Indications 
1.6.2. Main Neuromuscular and Rib Cage Diseases 
1.6.3. Selection of Ventilatory Modes 
1.6.4. Adjustment of Ventilatory Parameters 
1.6.5. Assessment of Efficacy and Tolerance of NIMV 
1.6.6. Tracheostomy Indications 
1.6.7. Management of Complications 

1.7. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Patients 

1.7.1. Indications for NIMV in COVID-19 Patients 
1.7.2. Adjustment of Ventilatory Parameters 
1.7.3. Safety Considerations in NIMV for COVID-19 
1.7.4. Assessment of Efficacy 
1.7.5. Disconnection Strategies 

1.8. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure

1.8.1. Definition of De Novo Respiratory Failure 
1.8.2. Indications and Contraindications for NIMV in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure 
1.8.3. Parameters and Adjustments in NIMV for Patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure 
1.8.4. Complications Associated with NIMV Use in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure 
1.8.5. Assessment of NIMV Efficacy in Improving Oxygenation and Reducing Respiratory Work in Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure 
1.8.6. Comparison of NIMV with Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure 

1.9. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in the asthmatic patient in exacerbation 

1.9.1. Indications for NIMV in Asthma Attacks 
1.9.2. Ventilatory Parameters to Adjust 
1.9.3. Monitoring of the acutely ill asthmatic patient during NIMV 
1.9.4. Alarm Criteria for Poor Response to NIMV 

1.10. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pre-Intubation Preparation 

1.10.1. Benefits, Risks, and Limitations 
1.10.2. Management of NIMV in Transition to Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Module 2. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics 

2.1. Differences Between Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Adults and Pediatrics  

2.1.1. Lung Physiology in Pediatric Patients  
2.1.2. Key Differences in Managing the Pediatric Airway  
2.1.3. Common Respiratory Pathologies in Pediatrics Requiring NIMV  
2.1.4. Managing Patient Collaboration in Pediatric NIMV 

2.2. Indications and Contraindications of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics 

2.2.1. Indications for NIMV in Pediatrics 
2.2.2. Absolute Contraindications for NIMV in Pediatrics 
2.2.3. Relative Contraindications for NIMV in Pediatrics 

2.3. Equipment and Modes of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics 

2.3.1. NIMV Modes in Pediatrics 
2.3.2. Ventilatory Support Equipment in Pediatrics 
2.3.3. Accessories and Circuits for Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics 
2.3.4. Monitoring and Ventilation Adjustment in Pediatrics 

2.4. Adjusting Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics 

2.4.1. Setting Support Pressures and PEEP 
2.4.2. Adjusting Airflow 
2.4.3. Adjustment of Respiratory Rate 
2.4.4. Setting Inspiratory Time 

2.5. Monitoring and Adjustment of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics 

2.5.1. Clinical Assessment 
2.5.2. Arterial Blood Gas Assessment 
2.5.3. Pulse Oximetry Assessment 
2.5.4. Capnography Assessment 

2.6. Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatric Respiratory Pathologies 

2.6.1. Prematurity 
2.6.2. Bronchiolitis 
2.6.3. Cystic fibrosis 
2.6.4. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 
2.6.5. Neonatal respiratory failure 
2.6.6. Tracheostomy
2.6.7. Neuromuscular Diseases 
2.6.8. Disconnections for Orotracheal Intubation 

2.7. Interfaces in NIMV in Pediatric Patients 

2.7.1. Nasal Mask 
2.7.2. Oro-Nasal Mask 
2.7.3. Face Mask 
2.7.4. Helmet 
2.7.5. Special Considerations in the Use of NIMV Interfaces in Pediatrics 

2.8. Complications of Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatrics 

2.8.1. Pneumothorax 
2.8.2. Hypotension
2.8.3. Hypoxemia 
2.8.4. Desaturation during support removal 

2.9. Home NIMV in Pediatrics 

2.9.1. Indications for Home NIMV 
2.9.2. Selection of Suitable Patients 
2.9.3. Caregiver Training 
2.9.4. Home Monitoring 

2.10. Weaning Techniques in Pediatrics 

2.10.1. Gradual withdrawal of NIMV 
2.10.2. Assessment of tolerance to NIMV withdrawal
2.10.3. Use of oxygen therapy after withdrawal of NIMV 
2.10.4. Assessment of the patient after withdrawal of NIMV

Module 3. Monitoring in Chronic Home NIMV 

3.1. Chronic Home Ventilation 

3.1.1. Definition of Chronic Home Ventilation 
3.1.2. Indications for Chronic Home Ventilation 
3.1.3. Types of Chronic Home Ventilation 
3.1.4. Benefits of Chronic Home Ventilation 

3.2. Monitoring Patients with Chronic Home Ventilation 

3.2.1. Parameters to Monitor 
3.2.2. Monitoring Methods 
3.2.3. Interpretation of Data Obtained During Monitoring 
3.2.4. Follow-Up and Evaluation Techniques 

3.3. Telemonitoring in Patients with Chronic Home Ventilation 

3.3.1. Definition 
3.3.2. Advantages and Disadvantages
3.3.3. Technologies Used 
3.3.4. Ethical and Legal Aspects

3.4. Organization of Consultations for Patients with Chronic Home Ventilation 

3.4.1. Definition of the Organization of Consultations for Patients with Chronic Home Ventilation 
3.4.2. Methods of Organizing Consultations 
3.4.3. Assessment of the Effectiveness of Consultation Organization 

3.5. Nursing Care for Patients with Chronic Home Ventilation 

3.5.1. Role of Nursing in Management 
3.5.2. Nursing Care 
3.5.3. Patient and Caregiver Education 
3.5.4. Prevention and Management of Complications 

3.6. Management of Psychiatric Issues in Patients with Chronic Home Ventilation 

3.6.1. Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression 
3.6.2. Clinical Manifestations of Anxiety and Depression 
3.6.3. Strategies for Managing Anxiety and Depression 
3.6.4. Prevention of Anxiety and Depression 

3.7. Teleconsultation in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: Benefits and Limitations 

3.7.1. Advantages and Limitations of Teleconsultation in NIMV 
3.7.2. Use of Information Technologies in NIMV During the Pandemic 
3.7.3. Impact of Teleconsultation on the Quality of NIMV Care 
3.7.4. Factors Influencing the Effectiveness of Teleconsultation in NIMV 
3.7.5. Need for Protocols and Guidelines for Teleconsultation in NIMV 

3.8. Telehealth in NIMV 

3.8.1. Teleeducation and Teletraining: Opportunities and Challenges 
3.8.2. Legal and Ethical Aspects 

3.9. Telemedicine and NIMV in Various Contexts 

3.9.1. The COVID-19 Pandemic 
3.9.2. Rural and Hard-to-Access Areas: Strategies and Solutions 
3.9.3. In Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities 

3.10. Economic and Financial Evaluation of Telemedicine in Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: Cost-Effectiveness and Sustainability 

3.10.1. Basic Concepts of Economic Evaluation in Telemedicine 
3.10.2. Cost-Effectiveness of Telemedicine in NIMV 
3.10.3. Cost Analysis of Teleconsultation in NIMV 
3.10.4. Financial Sustainability of Telemedicine in NIMV 
3.10.5. Limitations and Challenges in the Economic Evaluation of Telemedicine in NIMV  

Enrolling in this Postgraduate Diploma, you will enjoy the most cutting-edge didactic contents of the educational environment on NIMV in Specific Pathologies”