Critical Bytes - Transport Ventilation

This webinar provides critical care nurses with the knowledge and confidence to safely manage ventilated patients during intra-hospital and inter-hospital transport. Drawing on current guidelines and best practices, it explores transport ventilator settings, troubleshooting, and equipment checks to prevent adverse events during patient movement.

Delivered by an experienced ICU nurse educator, this interactive session supports safer transitions and optimal outcomes for critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation.

Key topics include:

• Transport ventilator modes and alarm systems

• Equipment safety checks and circuit management

• Risk mitigation during movement and positioning

• Clinical handover and closed-loop communication

• Troubleshooting scenarios in unstable patients

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify appropriate ventilator settings for inter- and intra-hospital transport.

2. Describe key safety checks required before, during, and after patient transfer.

3. Explain common complications and how to troubleshoot them during patient transport.

4. Apply a structured approach to communication and handover during ventilated transfers.

5. Demonstrate awareness of the human factors and system-level risks associated with transporting ventilated patients.

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course.