RC 201 - Respiratory Care Equipment II

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to provide the students with the basic theory of respiratory care equipment utilized in airway management. Students will master concepts concerning the differentiation, selection, application and discontinuation of endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes and other artificial airway devices. Students will also be introduced to the equipment needed and application for intubation and extubation procedures. This course introduces students to basic invasive and non invasive mechanical ventilation machines and patient circuits

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.carlow.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 578-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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