RT 211 - Clinical Application of Mechanical Ventilation & Lab

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

This course is designed as a follow up to RT 111, Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation. It is designed for senior Respiratory Therapy students as a more advanced and detailed presentation of topics initially raised in the introductory course with an emphasis on clinical applications and also the addition of an introduction to neonatal mechanical ventilation. Ventilator graphics, high frequency ventilation, non invasive mechanical ventilation, acute respiratory distress syndrome, lung protective strategies, newer ventilator modes and formats, airway pressure therapy and weaning from mechanical ventilation will all be studied. Laboratory sessions will focus on operating characteristics of selected mechanical ventilators as well as clinical simulations. Prerequisite(s): AHS 105; AHS 114; BIO 132; BIO 133; and all preceding RT courses.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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