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Institution:
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Saint Louis Community College-Meramec
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Description:
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This course will cover the clinical applications of mechanical ventilation, to include; ventilator commitment, discontinuance and weaning techniques, the maintenance of a patient on a mechanical ventilator. The hazards and side effects of positive and negative pressure mechanical ventilation, and the management of chronic ventilator-dependent patients is also covered. Recent development in mechanical ventilation such as inverse-ratio ventilation, APRV, and the interpretation of waveforms graphics will be covered. Demonstrations in the patient simulator laboratory are mandatory. Additional lab hours required. Prerequisites: RTH:126 and RTH:128 and Reading Proficiency.
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Credits:
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4.00
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Level:
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Instructional Type:
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Lecture
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Institution Website:
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Phone Number:
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(314) 984-7500
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Regional Accreditation:
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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Calendar System:
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Semester
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