RESP 2533 - Critical Care

Description
Focuses on special techniques, case studies, and pathological complications associated with the critically ill patient. Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol will also be covered in this course.

Pre-Requisite
Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program of study.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
48 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Perform a physical assessment of a critically ill patient
Recognize the normal oxygenation indices and their normal values
Determine underlying causes and recommend a treatment of choice for an oxygenation problem
Calculate key oxygenation problems and determine if they are normal or abnormal
Examine the procedures required to act as an assistant to the physician performing a bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, tracheotomy (percutaneous trach), and cardioversion
Troubleshoot airway emergencies and respond appropriately
Evaluate hemodynamic values to differentiate between probable causes
Differentiate between cardiogenic vs. non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Examine disease management for the following: neurological diseases, smoke inhalation, near drowning, penetrating chest wounds and traumatic brain injury
Examine special mechanical ventilation modes of the neonate (HFV and HFO) and ECMO

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students demonstrate information literacy.