Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physiology of paediatric respiratory mechanics and the pathophysiology of respiratory failure.
• Interpret and apply key ventilator settings and monitoring parameters.
• Understand the principles and clinical application of common mechanical ventilation modes.
• Recognise the importance of patient–ventilator synchrony and its impact on patient outcomes.
• Apply lung-protective ventilation principles
• Understand evidence-based approaches to weaning from mechanical ventilation.
• Explore technologies and supportive therapies that enhance patient care and respiratory support.

Why Attend?

Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone of paediatric critical care, requiring a thorough understanding of both the technology and the unique physiological needs of paediatric patients. This course provides a practical, clinically focused learning experience that equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely manage ventilated paediatric patients and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:
Nurses, Clinical Technologists, Paramedics, and other healthcare professionals involved in the care of critically ill paediatric patients.

Clinical Trainer: Laraine

Laraine Anker is a highly respected Critical Care Nurse, Clinical Educator and Respiratory Product Specialist with extensive experience in neonatal, paediatric, and adult ventilation. A former Critical Care Unit Manager and currently the Product Manager and Clinical Educator for the Respiratory Divsion; Laraine combines decades of hands-on clinical experience with specialist expertise in mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory technologies.

Delivering more than 40 courses annually across the country, Laraine is renowned for transforming complex respiratory concepts into practical, bedside knowledge that clinicians can immediately apply. Her engaging teaching style, exceptional clinical insight, and ability to bridge theory with real-world practice have made her courses some of the most sought-after and consistently well-attended educational programmes in critical care and respiratory medicine.