Cardiopulmonary Critical Care II

Catalog description

This is the second of a two-term sequence of courses that is designed to familiarize the student with topics and techniques encountered in the care of critically ill patients. Content includes discussion of data collection, assessment, pathophysiology and treatment of various life threatening cardiopulmonary conditions, ACLS theory, ventilatory support and other forms of life support. In addition and where appropriate, discussion of rehabilitation, health promotion, disease prevention and legal and ethical issues are presented.