RSPT 2314 - Mechanical Ventilation

Institution:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Campus

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

This course provides an In-depth coverage and application of therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate, spontaneous, and artificial ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. It includes indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation. It emphasizes initiation, management, and wearing of ventilatory support. Lec 2, Lab 4, Cr 3.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: RSPT 1310, RSPT 1311, RSPT 2258, RSPT 2305, RSPT 2310, RSPT 1260, RSPT 2217, HPRS 1205, RSPT 2135, RSPT 2139, and RSPT 1161. Corequisite: RSPT 2353, RSPT 2262, and RSPT 2319.

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.UTB.EDU

Phone Number:

(956) 882-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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