Lesson series

Ready, Set, Ventilate! But first, are you prepared?

Prepare for safe, effective mechanical ventilation in small-animal patients. Learn how to evaluate readiness, understand ventilator setup, and manage key parameters to ensure optimal outcomes when manual breathing support becomes essential.

By Courtney Scales DipVN Ncert PgCertVAA RVN
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About the course

Assess patient and equipment readiness

Understand pre-ventilation checks, patient selection, and monitoring requirements to ensure both patient safety and equipment functionality before starting ventilation.

Prevent complications and improve outcomes

Recognise early warning signs of ventilation-related issues and apply best practices to minimise barotrauma, hypoventilation, and other common challenges.

Set up and manage ventilation effectively

Learn how to configure ventilator settings, interpret readings, and adjust parameters to maintain stable anaesthesia and adequate gas exchange.
Meet the instructor

Patrick Jones

Patrick Jones shows aspiring photographers simple, practical steps for improving their photos. Jim has written many popular articles for dPS and specialises in teaching photography. You can learn more about Jim at his personal website (patrickphotography.com).
Patrick Jones - Course author