RSP 2310 - Critical Care Equipment and Procedures

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Oakland Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program; and completion of RSP 1220 Corequisites: RSP 2270, or consent of instructor This course focuses on the operation, application and monitoring of respiratory care procedures used in the adult critical care setting, including: artificial airways, CPR, secretion removal and mechanical ventilation. Equipment related to these procedures will be studied in depth and critical care procedures will be practiced in the College Respiratory Therapy Lab. Much of this course will concentrate on familiarizing the student with adult mechanical ventilators currently being utilized in the clinical setting and with the procedures the therapist uses to set up, monitor, maintain and wean the adult patient from mechanical ventilation. This course includes a weekly laboratory session. Course/lab fees

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oaklandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(248) 341-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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