RCP 11304 - Respiratory Fundamentals III

Institution:

University of Rio Grande

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Description:

This course is a continuation of Respiratory Fundamentals I and II designed to provide the student with detailed knowledge of the principles and techniques of advanced therapeutic procedures used in respiratory care. Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis will be studied with special attention given to the design and function of blood gas analyzers and interpretation of arterial blood gases. Topics include: airway management, transtracheal oxygen therapy and aspiration, hemodynamic monitoring, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and pleural chest tubes, advanced cardiac life support, patient transport, and respiratory management of the critical patient. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Summer

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.rio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 245-7206

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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