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Ventilators are essential medical equipment used to aid patients with respiratory difficulties. Their primary function is to assist or replace spontaneous breathing by providing mechanical ventilation. There are two general classes of mechanical ventilators: negative-pressure and positive-pressure ventilators.
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Core competency in mechanical ventilation: development of educational objectives using the Delphi technique.

Ewan C Goligher1, Niall D Ferguson, Lisa P Kenny

  • 1Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.

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This study identified essential knowledge and skills for mechanical ventilation care. The consensus-based educational objectives aim to standardize resident training outcomes in this critical area.

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Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Respiratory Therapy

Background:

  • Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone of critical care, yet standardization of core competencies for its management remains a challenge.
  • Ensuring adequate training for healthcare professionals managing mechanically ventilated patients is crucial for patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and standardize the core clinical knowledge and skills required for the effective care of patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
  • To establish a consensus-driven set of educational objectives for resident training in mechanical ventilation.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective survey utilizing the Delphi technique was conducted anonymously via electronic mail.
  • International experts in mechanical ventilation, resident educators, medical education experts, and intensivists participated in the consensus-building process.

Main Results:

  • Fourteen panelists contributed to the development of 200 initial educational objectives, with 56 meeting consensus criteria after removing duplicates.
  • The finalized objectives cover diverse areas including respiratory physiology, noninvasive ventilation, lung protective strategies, and ventilator weaning.
  • High agreement among panelists (median 88%) was achieved for the included educational objectives.

Conclusions:

  • A broad range of knowledge and skills is essential for general resident core competency in mechanical ventilation.
  • The identified educational objectives provide a framework for standardizing educational outcomes in mechanical ventilation for residents.