Hard Skills
AdvancedMechanical Ventilation ManagementThe oversight and adjustment of mechanical ventilators to provide life support for patients with respiratory failure.
ExpertExtracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) OperationProviding prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to patients whose heart and lungs cannot provide gas exchange.
IntermediateArterial Blood Gas (ABG) AnalysisThe collection and interpretation of blood samples to measure oxygen, carbon dioxide, and pH levels.
ExpertCardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) ManagementOperating heart-lung machines to maintain blood circulation and oxygenation during cardiac surgery.
AdvancedAirway ManagementThe set of medical procedures performed to provide an open pathway for gas exchange between a patient's lungs and the atmosphere.
IntermediatePulmonary Function Testing (PFT)Diagnostic procedures used to measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange.
AdvancedHemodynamic MonitoringMonitoring the blood flow and pressures within the cardiovascular system to assess heart and lung function.
IntermediateAerosol Therapy AdministrationThe delivery of medication directly to the respiratory tract via inhalation using nebulizers or inhalers.