RESP 2121Neonatal/Pediatric Resp Care

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The course focuses on respiratory care modalities and concepts specifically related to the pediatric and neonatal patient. Some topics include: fetal lung development, fetal circulation and gas exchange, and maternal fetal assessments. Students will review respiratory diseases and congenital disorders of the heart and respiratory tract. Concepts of mechanical ventilation and critical care monitoring are also introduced along with airway management.Oxygen and aerosol therapy are also discussed.Critical thinking skills will be emphasized to support the application of therapist driven protocols. Prerequisite: RESP 2110, RESP 2310. Corequisite: RESP 2210, RESP 2130, sophomore year.