RSPT 1311 Respiratory Care Procedures II
This course begins with artificial airway management from simple airway adjuncts to endotracheal intubation to facilitate mechanical ventilation, followed by patient positioning techniques, the use and interpretation of information from critical care noninvasive monitors. Next elements of instruction cover the identification and treatment of pneumothorax, hemothorax and pleural effusion along with the role of the respiratory therapist during these procedures. Subsequent focus is on the operating principles of mechanical ventilators used in critical care. Pneumatic, electronic circuits, the phases of the respiratory cycle, ventilator modes, determining initial settings for the implementation of mechanical ventilation and alarms and troubleshooting are emphasized. The course concludes with the process of weaning and terminating the use of mechanical ventilation support. Emphasis is given to hands-on practice and performance evaluations with the actual equipment on high fidelity simulator manikins.