Courses

Target audience

• Young respiratory physicians
• Pneumonologists
• Intensivists
• Anaesthetists
• Physiotherapists
• Nursing staff
• Technicians involved in the provision of acute/ chronic respiratory care.

Educational aims

• To provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in acute and chronic settings
• To detail the evidence base for NIPPV in the ICU, respiratory intermediate care unit, respiratory ward, and home care
• To provide hands-on experience in setting up a variety of ventilators for acute and chronic use
• To focus on, and improve, practical problem-solving skills