RESP 220 — Clinical Mechanical Ventilation
This course is designed to be a continuum of Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation (RESP -170). In this course advanced topics covering the management of invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation will be studied. Monitoring of the critically ill adult patient will also be presented. This course will focus students on practicing evidence -based lung protective strategies, analyzing and interpreting ventila tor graphics, and discussing ventilator weaning strategies. Each of these topics will be studied in detail with an emphasis on the clinical application. Nonconventional ventilator modes will also be explored. Pharmacotherapies used in the care of the criti cally ill patient will be explored. Laboratory sessions will help the student learn the technical aspects of the role, with topics in equipment management and trouble shooting. Students will apply principles learned in this course through patient case stud ies and participating in clinical simulation. The goal of this course is to teach the skills required to become a competent entry level respiratory therapist as well as to cultivate critical thinking skills that are essential in the advanced practice of respiratory care. Prerequisite(s): RESP-170, RESP-172, RESP-175 Corequisite(s): RESP-200, RESP-210, RESP-225