RES 4260 Respiratory Care Theapeutics III
(formerly RES 426)
Advanced mechanical ventilation techniques, including advanced concepts in adult mechanical ventilators, transport and homecare; overview of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques, such as liquid ventilation, APRV, MMV, ADAPTIVE SUPPORT VENTILATION, PRVC, PAV, Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist Ventilation. Introduction to Polysomnography, designed to provide entry-level didactic training in sleep technology. Topics covered: medical terminology, instrumentation setup and calibration, recording and monitoring techniques, documentation, professional issues and patient-technologist interactions related to Polysomnographic technology. Class will meet for a minimum of 3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory each week.
Distribution
Allied Health SciencesOffered
Fall