RPTT 2110 - Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Credits: 4

Study of the therapeutic and diagnostic techniques used for patients receiving mechanical ventilatory support. Topics include the selection process for ventilators, indications and hazards of mechanical ventilation, maintenance of patients, respiratory and hemodynamic monitoring, and weaning of patients from ventilatory support.Prereq: RPTT 1330, RPTT 1331, RPTT 1390, and Admission to program.3 lecture hours 3 lab hours $