RESP 2300 - Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Third semester course. Theory and clinical indications of all modes of ventilatory support, emphasizing mastery of understanding the indications for initiation and continuation of ventilatory support, assessing and monitoring patients on life-support, integrating patient response to therapy with recommendations for modifying ventilator support, and determining the appropriate time and method for weaning from mechanical ventilation. Includes application of CPAP, BiPAP, negative pressure ventilation, and positive pressure ventilation, and introduces ventilators used in extended care or home care. 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. Select patients in need of mechanical ventilation. 2. Initiate mechanical ventilation in appropriate mode with appropriate settings. 3. Evaluate the patient on the ventilator and make appropriate changes as necessary to achieve desirable ABGS. 4. Wean patient from the ventilator. Use weaning parameters for decision making. 5. Analyze waveforms. 6.Describe all contra-indications and hazards of mechanical ventilation. 7.Explain and practice current strategies of mechanical ventilation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SU

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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