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.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

RES 3500, RES 3510

Corequisite

RES 4000, RES 4500, RES 4650

Distribution

Allied Health Sciences

Offered

Fall