RC 280 - Respiratory Care of the Critically Ill Patient II

9 units
4 hours lecture, 15 hours lab per week to be arranged
Prerequisite: RC 178 with a minimum grade of C
Credit, degree applicable
This course continues with the treatment and management of adult patients who are critically ill. The course provides the student with the opportunity to develop more complex reasoning and patient care skills. Problem-oriented use of patient data including intermediate respiratory care assessment and decision-making using blood gases, x-rays, response to therapy and other appropriate clinical indicators will be emphasized.