Cough Assistance

Suitable for all nurses and carers in residential and domiciliary settings.

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Introduction

This cough assist training aims to improve knowledge and skill in relation to caring for an individual who requires cough assist. This course will help delegates understand how cough assist can help an individual and how it interacts with their respiratory system.

Course Contents

The lungs and why coughing is essential
What is a cough?
Cough triggering
Voluntary and involuntary coughing
Stages of a cough
Key causes of a dysfunctional cough mechanism
Other cough assist methods
Mechanical cough assist interfaces
How mechanical cough assists work
Devices and settings
Warnings for operation
How and when to use mechanical cough assists
Understanding alarms
CoughAssist E70 / T70
Nippy Clearway 1
Nippy Clearway 2
Using with a continuously ventilated tracheostomy
Care of equipment

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.

Cough Assistance

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Cough Assistance

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Cough Assistance

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