REST 321 - Mechanical Ventilation

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Examines and practice the care of patients requiring continuous mechanical support of ventilation in classroom and laboratory. The mechanics of ventilation and breath delivery is presented along with an introduction of ventilators. Discussion includes the mechanics of ventilator modes, classification, the control interrelations, the electro-pneumatic/microprocessor systems, the audiovisual alarm systems, the need for mechanical ventilation and initial ventilator settings as well as weaning and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation. A selection of current ventilators including noninvasive ventilator and modes are presented during lab and provide hands on experience in troubleshooting, setup, control function, alarm setting and mode changes.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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