RESP 332 - Respiratory Care Equipment II Lab

Class Hours: 0
Lab/Discussion: 1
Credits: 1

Prerequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 and RESP 331 with a C or better, or by Program Director permission.
Corequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 and RESP 331 with a C or better, or by Program Director permission.
Restriction: RESP Care major.
Description: Provides laboratory experiences to assure competency in mechanical ventilation of the adult patient.

Simulates the initiation and weaning of patients from mechanical ventilation, adjusting ventilator parameters based on patient-ventilator interaction and pathophysiology,

Recognizes and corrects complications of mechanical ventilation through waveform analysis and patient assessment.