RSPT 2314 - Mechanical Ventilation

3 semester hours
2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab

In-depth coverage and application of therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate, spontaneous, and artificial ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. Also included are the indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation. Emphasizes initiation, management of ventilation support.

Prerequisite: RSPT 1331, RSPT 1266, RSPT 2310.
Co-requisite: RSPT 2266.