EMMC 448 - Advanced Physical Diagnosis and Critical Care

Institution:

University of Southern California

Subject:

Description:

Advanced assessment techniques utilized in management of critical care patient. Emphasizes interpretation of laboratory tests, chest radiographs, arterial blood gases, and other tests used to evaluate the patient. Theories of mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy. Administration of aerosol treatments, gases and gas mixtures. Operation of transport ventilators and intravenous pumps and infusion devices.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.usc.edu/

Phone Number:

(213) 740-2311

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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