An in depth study of the clinical management of the cardiopulmonary patient in the critical care setting, emphasizing specialized respiratory assessment, advanced ventilatory management techniques, basic interpretation of the chest film, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiograph interpretation, and the effects of cardiopulmonary disorders on the other major body systems. Lectures, demonstrations, computer-based clinical simulation exercises and case-based problems covering the physiologic principles and clinical procedures used to provide comprehensive respiratory care and support to adults, children and infants in critical care units.
RST-215