RTH 250 Advanced Mechanical Ventilation

The course emphasizes applying various ventilation techniques and concepts to a variety of patient disease states seen in the critical care areas. The student develops the ability to use waveforms, and patient values as some of the tools in assessment and management of respiratory care patients. Adult, pediatric and neonatal ventilation are part of the didactic and laboratory portions of the course.

RTH-250 Advanced Mechanical Ventilation

Credit Hours: 
4.00
Course Description: 
Emphasizes the assessment and management of respiratory care patients. Students apply techniques and concepts to treat patients with disease states seen in the critical care areas. This lecture/lab course includes advanced mechanical ventilatory techniques for premature neonates through adults. Participants develop treatment plans utilizing patient-driven protocols.
Prerequisites: 
RTH-210 and RTH-289 both with a C grade or better