Mech. Ventilat. III & Adv Lab

Catalog description

This course provides laboratory practice of advanced skills related to the safe application and initiation of mechanical ventilation. Students become familiar with multiple mechanical ventilators as well as gain an increased understanding of the various modes offered. This includes advanced respiratory therapy skills, including establishment, stabilization, maintenance, and discontinuance of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes; arterial blood sampling techniques; bedside spirometry; radiographic and electrocardiogram interpretation; and invasive and non-invasive monitoring. Students need to purchase a calculator, writing utensil, and clipboard.