RESP 2212 — – Mechanical Ventilation
Page 132 This course is designed to integrate the theory and application of ventilator management. Topics covered include initiation, monitoring, and discontinuance of ventilator care. This course is designed to integrate the theory and application of ventilator management. Topics covered include lung characteristics, physiology of mechanical ventilation, ventilatory classification, cycling mechanisms, flow pattern and waveforms, indication, initiation, and wearing of mechanical ventilation, effects and complications of mechanical ventilation, patient management and stabilization, PEEP/CPAP, and noninvasive ventilation, airway resistance and compliance. Hours: 32 Lecture Hours Prerequisite(s): RESP 1225, RESP 1335, RESP 1423 and RESP 2402, all with a grade of “C” or better Corequisite(s): RESP 1243, RESP 1442, RESP 2245 and RESP 2512 Offered: Spring