RESP 329 - Respiratory Care Equipment

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

Introduces respiratory therapy equipment and related procedures. Focuses on the study of medical gas properties, safety systems and pressure-flow relationships. Emphasizes oxygen delivery systems and the rationale for their use. Introduces the principles, techniques and theory of mechanical ventilation. Provides theory of hyperinflation therapies and medication delivery systems. Explores gas laws and mathematics for respiratory care related to the therapeutic delivery of various medical gases and oxygen. Provides problem-solving for equipment difficulties through clinical scenarios.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Respiratory Care majors, or by Program Director permission

Corequisites:

RESP 326, RESP 328, RESP 335

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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