RSP 310 - Artificial Ventilation

Institution:

Northern Kentucky University

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

Theory and procedures for providing artificial ventilation to patients in respiratory failure; indications for ventilatory support; techniques for evaluating ventilatory reserve; management and weaning of patients on ventilators; critical thinking in application of PEEP, IMV, Pressure Support, and other modes of respiratory therapy used for critical patients.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nku.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 572-5100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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