Mechanical Ventilation Foundations.

Catalog description

PR: RT 301 and RT 310 and RT 311 and RT 320 and RT 340 and RT 350 and RT 378 with a minimum grade of C in each. This course provides an extensive overview of basic mechanical ventilation concepts and theories encountered within respiratory therapy. Numerous philosophies are explored including the indications, contraindications, initial and modification of settings, set-up process, alarm parameters, discontinuation, complications, pneumatic principles, non-invasive positive pressure ventilation, and pathophysiological effects of the mechanically controlled patient. Basic strategies to maximize mechanically ventilated patient outcomes are explored.