RC203 — Pathophysiology III
RC 203 - Pathophysiology III RC 203 - Pathophysiology III 1 Credits This course is a continuation of the study of pathophysiology. Learners will study patterns of traumatic injury in adult patients and its implications on the pulmonary system. Learners will learn specific respiratory care approaches to the care of patients with traumatic injuries as well as the general medical and surgical management of those patients. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC Fees Quarters Typically ummer Day Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program Active Date 20240401T16:17:58 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 11 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Trauma Statistics and Mechanism of Injury Etiology and Epidemiology of Trauma Transport Trauma Centers / Disasters & Drills Neurological and Neurosurgical Patients Head trauma Spinal cord and neck trauma Facial trauma Cardiovascular Patients Fractures / Chest Trauma Pneumothorax, hemothorax, hemorrhage, chest tubes, GSW Pulmonary and cardiac trauma Other unique injuries Burn injuries Near drowning Student Learning