RESP 3543 - Adult Critical Care

Institution:

Midwestern State University

Subject:

Description:

The focus of this lecture course is a thorough review of ventilatory support techniques. Emphasis is placed on adult applications; however, some neonatal and pediatric support techniques are covered. Topics include etiology of respiratory failure, physical implications of positive pressure ventilation, methods of providing support, prescribing machine settings and managing the patient-ventilator system, hemodynamic and gas exchange monitoring, weaning techniques, and non-invasive applications.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Prerequisites: RESP 3423, 3433, 3443, 3512.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.mwsu.edu

Phone Number:

(940) 397-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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