Curriculum for the 3 month structured program in Ventilation
	Respiratory physiology – embryology, phases of development, dysmorphology time table
	Lung mechanics – pressure volume IT time constant, compliance , resistance , PV curve normal atelectatic , saline , overexpanded . spirometry values . MAP ventilation . hypoxemia – hypercarbia – pathophysiology
	Analysis of lung disease ( normal , atelectatic , obstructive ) , homogenous / nonhomogenous , resistance , IT , lung volumes
	Blood gases interpretation , pitfalls etc
	Hyaline membrane disease;pathophysiology . lung mechanics
	Pneumonia ( congenital ) . pathophysiology , lung mechanics
	Surfactant ; physical properties . various types ; mechanism of action ; administeration of surfactant , monitoring , complications . X rays
	Meconium aspiration syndrome . pathophysiology . bedside management
	Patient triggered modes
	Volume targeted ventilation – VG , PRVC guidelines . pitfalls in operation etc .Our study on VG and optimizing PEEP
	HFO– types of HFO , pathophysiology . types of machines . Hz . MAP . IT . strategies in diseases .
	CPAP – bed-side application
	Nitric oxide– mechanism of action . dosing . complications . circuit . protocols . future directions
	Sildenafil– mechanism of action . dosing . complications . our 5 years experience and follow up with sildenafil
	Neonatal nursing – humidification , care of IA , IV , TPN , central line . sterile techniques ,
	Infection control– NICU , disinfection of equipment . antibiotic resistance . management of antibiotic resistance
	PDA– mechanism of closure . term / preterm .
	PPHN – pathophysiology . drugs review . vasodilators . tests of PPHN . echo etc . management strategies
	Cardiac assessment – cyanotic / acyanotic – basic echocardiography
	Neurosonogram- basic neurosonogram. MRI basic explanation on PVL,HIE and IVH .
	Neuro developmental follow up – protocols . USG , MRI . VEP , BERA .
	Neonatal spirometry. Applied physiology. PV, FV loops etc. aberrations. Interpretation and limitations.
	Medications and normal values for age.
	Inotropes in NICU, Normal values of Blood Pressures for gestation.
	TPN Protocol and complications
	Log-books will be maintained on practical procedures, lecture classes, bed side teaching and seminars.
	An exit exam will be conducted before awarding course certificate
	Course fee Rs-30,000/-
	Question Paper for Structured Training in Ventilation 2009 – 1st batch