Designed to make students proficient in administering basic respiratory care procedures. They will become totally responsible in handling every aspect of general floor care and will be introduced to the intensive care environment and techniques of blood gas sampling and analysis. Theory and practical use of ventilators are introduced in this practicum. A current topic in respiratory care will be explored. The use of mechanical ventilators and the management of patients requiring such support.
Students practice to obtain proficiency in the area of airway suctioning.
Airway management is included. Effects of various diseases upon the cardiopulmonary system. Detailed analysis of all major parameters of ventilatory measurements as well as diagnostic significance of deviations from predicted normal values. Laboratory work is included. An overview of the organization, delivery, financing and evaluation of the U.S. health care system.