Critical Care Selective - CCSL Pulmonary

Catalog description

The student will learn the essentials of a comprehensive history, physical exam and interpretation of chest x-rays for the patient with pulmonary disease. The student will also learn the use and basic interpretation of pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, plus other laboratory information important to pulmonary disease (sputum assessment, ABG, scanning, pulmonary artery catheterization data, etc). Emphasis will be focused toward the patient in respiratory failure for diagnosis and ventilator management. Prerequisite: Senior standing.