Clinical Case Studies

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” or better in RESP 333 , RESP 336 or by Program Director permission Corequisite: RESP 426 Description: Increases the working knowledge of disease states commonly experienced by patients in the critical care setting. Emphasizes recognition and treatment of various disease states. Explores methods for evaluation and treatment of clinical oxygenation disturbances and acid-base disorders. Clinical simulations, case studies, and patient management problems reviewed and discussed. Emphasizes appropriate information-gathering and decision-making techniques.