CES U602 - Advanced Respiratory Therapy Practice

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Focuses on advanced clinical-assessment and patient-management skills used to plan respiratory therapy for critically ill medical and surgical patients. Covers invasive and noninvasive monitoring techniques. Covers adjustment of mechanical ventilators with emphasis on understanding modesof ventilation, control interaction, and waveform analysis. Uses interactive computer clinical simulations to gain experience in physical assessment, interpretation of diagnostic tests, and selection of critical pathways for management of medical and surgical patients in intensive-care units. Also covers management of cardiovascular failure, interventional pulmonary procedures, and procedural conscious sedation.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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