RCP 522 Pulmonary Disease
Topics include the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common pulmonary diseases and conditions. Respiratory care management of non-respiratory disorders commonly encountered in the critical care unit will also be covered. Pulmonary and critical care medicine, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease, neoplastic disease of the lung, infectious diseases, neurological and neuromuscular disorders, drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, and respiratory care of the post-operative patient will be reviewed. Prerequisite:
RCP 512.