Critical Care Principles of Respiratory Care

Catalog description

The focus of this course is management of the airway and mechanical ventilation. Topics include endotracheal intubation, advanced airway management, resuscitation devices, invasive and non -invasive ventilation, tracheostomy care, and initiation, monitoring, managing, and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation. Students will apply hemodynamics to positive pressure ventilation. A grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.