RTT 220 - Respiratory Care Science III

Institution:

Roane State Community College

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Description:

Credits: 4 This course will primarily discuss the concepts and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation. Various types of ventilators from hand-held devices to computer controlled devices will be discussed. Various ventilatory adjuncts such as PEEP, CPAP, SIMV, pressure support and others will be discussed. Mechanical ventilation preparation, set-up, monitoring and troubleshooting will be discussed in detail. Students will be introduced to critical care medicine during the clinical rotations and will perform those procedures studied in Respiratory Care Science II. Medical rounds with physicians will be conducted along with patient case presentations. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, 8 hours clinic/ week)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.roanestate.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 354-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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