RESP 107 — Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
(formerly RC 107) Explores general principles of gas physics, principles of airway management, intubation and the theory and operation of mechanical ventilators. Includes special problems associated with both short-term and long-term care of patients requiring artificial ventilation. Integrates arterial blood gas studies with course topics. The laboratory portion of the course takes the principles and procedures presented in lecture and applies them via procedure competency testing and simulated clinical situations.