Adv Assessmnt/Care Cardiopu

Catalog description

PREREQUISITES: RESP 101 Assessment and Caring for a Respiratory Care Patient. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Presents respiratory pharmacology, applying concepts to the nervous system and its receptors. Students will be taught pulmonary function testing screening techniques, pulmonary mechanics, 12-Lead EKGs, advanced lung expansion techniques, and bronchial hygiene therapies. An introduction to non-invasive ventilation (NPPV), oxygenation (CPAP) and beside capnography will also be done. Students will perform tracheostomy care and arterial blood gas collection. Assembly and troubleshooting respiratory equipment will be required.