RESP 2445: Respiratory Procedures V

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Subject:
Respiratory Therapist
Credit hours: 5 Lecture hours: 4 Lab hours: 2
PCS code (Local ID):
Occupational/Technical
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Course Description

This course includes assessment of the critically ill, and in-depth study of airway management, and an in-depth study of mechanical ventilation. The lab portion of the course will reinforce material presented in lecture and will require the student to demonstrate competency in the technical skills expected for each topic.

Prerequisite(s)

RESP 1224 and RESP 1458 with grades of C or better

Course Fee
$100
Topical Outline
  1. NIPPV
  2. Basic Terms and Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation/Initial Assessment
  3. Physical Aspects of Mechanical Ventilation
  4. Selecting Initial Parameters and Settings
  5. Establishing the Need for Mechanical Ventilation
  6. Special Issues related to Ventilator Setup and Medications for Mechanically Ventilated Patients
  7. Methods to Improve Ventilation
  8. Methods to Improve Oxygenation
  9. Physiological Effects and Complications of Mechanical Ventilation
  10. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
  11. Weaning and Discontinuation
  12. Clinical Lab Assessment
  13. Ventilator Graphics
  14. Neonatal and Pediatric Mechanical Ventilations

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Assess Clinical information in the critical care setting
  • Manage the critical care patient based on a thorough patient assessment
  • Adapt emergency airway management and artificial airway care in any given situation.
  • Facilitate the initiation, management and weaning of continuous Mechanical Ventilation.
  • Support the initiation and management of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation