Course Description
This course stresses interpretation of the findings of the respiratory assessment. The theory and administration of all therapies will be presented. The lab portion of this course will teach the student the technical skills needed to apply theory in a clinical situation. The student will be introduced to acid-base balance factors and how they will affect the patient. A clinical approach to interpretation of arterial blood gases will be discussed. Application of blood gas interpretation as it relates to patient care and treatment will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s)
RESP 1445 with a grade of C or better - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Manipulate Equipment by Order or Protocol.
- Select the proper artificial airway for continued patency.
- Determine proper procedures for bronchial hygiene, lung expansion, airway management procedures, arterial blood gas punctures, and arterial line draws.
- Devise the Respiratory Care plan based on patient’s response.
- Interpret arterial blood gas results and analyzer quality control.
Topical Outline
1. Quality Respiratory Care
2. Respiratory Assessment
3. Aerosol Drug Therapy
4. Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
5. Lung Expansion Therapy
6. Airway Management
7. Fundamentals of Respiratory Acid Base Balance and Respiratory Physiology
8. Interpretation and Assessment of Blood Gas Values
9. Blood Gas Values Applied to Patient Care
10. Bedside Appraisal and Technical Considerations in Blood Gas Measurement