RESP 212 - Clinical Practice II

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

16 hours clinical training per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 212 is a course in advanced respiratory care skills and procedures including airway management, mechanical ventilation, arterial puncture, and patient transport. Upon successful completion of RESP 212, the student should be able to: Perform routine physical assessment on the critically ill patient in the intensive care unit. Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests such as ABG's, electrolytes, and chest x-rays. Document results of the patient's assessment and diagnostic tests in the patient's record. Communicate the patient's respiratory care plan, response to therapy, and progress to other members of the health care team. Perform suctioning through tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes (ETT). Perform tracheostomy care. Perform manual ventilation with self-inflating bag. Select and insert oral and nasal airways to maintain airway patency. Inflate and measure endotracheal and tracheostomy tube cuff pressures. Securing the ETT with cloth tape or other appropriate devices. Perform bedside ventilatory assessment such as NIF, TV, VC, and minute volume. Set-up and test for function the mechanical ventilator prior to patient use. Adjust ventilator settings per order or protocol. Check and document ventilator-patient interface. Administer respiratory care medications to mechanically ventilated patients. Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to respiratory therapy. Communicate with mechanically ventilated patient and relay his or her needs to other members of the health care team. Discuss the role of the respiratory care practitioner as part of the health care team in the intensive care unit (ICU). Apply universal precaution in the patient care setting. Attend ICU rounds and physician and respiratory care departmental inservices.

Credits:

16.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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