RTH162 — Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
3 , 3 lecture periods 0 lab periods Introduction to the concepts of mechanical ventilation for the adult patient. Includes establishing the need for mechanical ventilation, non-invasive versus invasive mechanical ventilation, the physiologic basis of ventilatory support, physical principles of positive pressure ventilation, physical assessment of the critically ill patient, interpreting basic waveform graphics, and respiratory monitoring in the intensive care unit. Course Learning
Prerequisites: RTH110, RTH112, RTH121, RTH156