RESP 1161 - Respiratory Mechanical Ventilation

Study of adult, pediatric and neonatal mechanical ventilators, ventilation techniques, advanced modes and therapies, and critical care monitoring and management. Lab complements the material presented in lecture by utilizing knowledge from class in a laboratory setting. Ventilator interaction with various ventilators from hospital settings are used for practicing setup, application, and monitoring of patients using case studies and scenarios. Lab is concurrent with lecture.

Location: L
Credits: 5
Classroom Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 90
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Program