RES 1603 - Critical Care

Institution:

University Arkansas Pulaski Technical College (formerly Pulaski Technical College)

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Description:

The study and practice of respiratory care for the critically ill are presented in this course. The Airway Management unit presents airway care in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings; students become proficient in techniques of tracheostomy care, endotracheal intubation and extubation, endotracheal, and nasotracheal suctioning and bronchial hygiene. The unit on Physiologic Monitoring covers topics related to management of acute and chronic illness from a respiratory care perspective; students learn patient assessment skills, ECGs, cardiovascular evaluation, stress testing, care of postoperative patients and hemodynamic monitoring. The Critical Care Pharmacology unit offers an overview of drugs used in critical care areas and their interactions with those administered by respiratory therapists. Prerequisite: RES 1205. (3 credit hours/special course fee)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pulaskitech.edu

Phone Number:

(501) 812-2200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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