RESP 2200 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Third semester course. In-depth review of pulmonary function studies such as spirometry, lung volumes and diffusing capacities, bronchial provocation testing, and bronchodilator response studies as well as blood gas analysis and interpretation of arterial, capillary, and mixed venous blood gases, with an emphasis on case-based learning and application of diagnostic findings to initiating or modifying patient care. Introduction of cardiac assessments and interventions (EKGs, echocardiography, IABP support, and hemodynamics including Swann-Ganz and arterial catheters). This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Interpret simple spirometry/pulmonary function test results and identify common obstructive, restrictive, and interstitial diseases. 2. Identify basic tools and methods to measure pulmonary function, criteria for acceptability, and quality control requirements. 3. Distinguish normal/abnormal hemodynamic measurements, and their corresponding common disease processes. 4. Classify common EKG rhythms and their associated clinical manifestations and treatments. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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