RSP 213 - Special Topics Respiratory Care

This course is an in-depth study of the clinical management of the cardiopulmonary patient in the critical care setting, emphasizing specialized respiratory assessment, advanced ventilatory management techniques, basic interpretation of the chest film, hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiograph interpretation, and the effects of cardiopulmonary disorders on the other major body systems. The care of patient and families will be studied with a special emphasis on culture, society and family dynamics in the intensive care environment. Ethics and ethical dilemmas will be explored in relationship to delivery of health care and critical care.
Prerequisites: RSP 210, RSP 202, RSP 201, RSP 112, RSP 111, BIO 106, ENG 102, RSP 110, RSP 102, RSP 101, ENG 101, PSY 101, BIO 105, MAT 113
Co-requisites: RSP 211, RSP 212
4 lecture hours per week
4 credit hours