RESP 262 - Adult Critical Care;7 credits

Institution:

Brookdale Community College

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Description:

This second level Respiratory Therapy course will allow the student to master the principles of adult intensive care. Topics include the institution, maintenance, monitoring and withdrawal of mechanical ventilation, airway management and principles of hemodynamic monitoring. The selection and maintenance of ventilators and other equipment used in the critical care unit will be discussed in the classroom, practiced in the college lab and implemented under supervision in the clinical laboratory. Students should be aware that laboratory practice may expose them to certain hazardous or infectious agents. Orientation is provided to ensure student safety. (Prerequisites: RESP 163 and RESP 164; Corequisites: RESP 261, BIOL 213, Humanities and Elective)

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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