RSPT-1311 Respiratory Care Procedures II

Develops essential knowledge and skills of airway care and mechanical ventilation. Lec 2, Lab 2, Cr 3

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RSPT-1310, RSPT-1325

Outcomes

  1. Set up equipment.
  2. Describe concepts of mechanical ventilation
  3. Perform artificial airway insertion, airway management, manual resuscitation, suctioning, arterial sampling techniques, and blood gas analysis and interpretation
  4. Troubleshoot equipment.
  5. Maintain patient records.
  6. Communicate relevant information to members of the health care team.