RTS 224 - Concepts in Critical Care

Institution:

Kennebec Valley Community College

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Description:

3 Credits This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of electrocardiography and other aspects of cardiopulmonary collapse. Management of the critically ill patient will include hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, infection control, and cardiopulmonary collapse in the critical care area. Patient assessment will be reviewed with an emphasis on the special needs of the critically ill patient. The special needs of transporting a critically ill patient will be identified. ACLS protocols will be discussed and demonstrated. Pre/Co-requisite: RTS223.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kvcc.me.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 453-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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