Patient Management - Critical Care

Course Code:

RST-201

Course Description:

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.

Credit:

Instruction methods:

lab: 2 Hours, Lecture: 2 Hours

Prerequisites:

RST-203, RST-208 and RST-209

Corequisites:

RST-215

Respiratory Care

Patient Management - Critical Care