RC 455 - Mechanical Ventilation Concepts II

Institution:

Carlow University

Subject:

Description:

This course is a continuation of Mechanical Ventilation Concepts I (RC 355). Areas of discussion include: review of basic modes, effects and complications, stabilization, and weaning, advanced modes/forms (CV, HFJV, IRV, liquid ventilation, HFOV) of mechanical ventilation, ventilator graphics, nitric oxide, renal and cardiac impairment considerations. The students will also be instructed on all ventilator graphics and the interpretation and correction of abnormal graphic displays

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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