RESP104 — Concepts in Adult Critical Care
RESP 104 - Concepts in Adult Critical Care RESP 104 - Concepts in Adult Critical Care Provides concepts of using various artificial airways, mechanically ventilating and improving a critically ill patient’s oxygenation and ventilation status. Students will be presented with methods and concepts for monitoring and management of a critically ill patient including recommending and evaluating lab data and blood gas analysis. Recognizes when to liberate a patient from ventilator support. Discusses and demonstrates establishing an artificial airway, airway maintenance and treatment of respiratory care emergencies such as lost airway and pneumothorax. Assembling and troubleshooting respiratory care equipment is required. MAJOR COURSE LEARNING
Prerequisites: RESP101, RESP103