RC 171 - Respiratory Therapy Equipment II

Institution:

Tacoma Community College

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Description:

Course is designed to provide first-year RC students with a background on the principles and technologies of emergency airway management, tracheostomy management, non-invasive patient monitoring, bedside pulmonary function assessment, true volume measuring devices vs. pneumotachometer devices, and of RC home care. Equipment will include: Respironics, Mallingckrodt, Sullivan, Fisher & Paykel - modes, pressure settings, interfaces and patient comfort and compliance issues. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: RC 170.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tacomacc.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 566-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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