RES 112 - Respiratory Equipment 2
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: RES 111 , PHY 123
Co-requisites: BIO 209 , RES 114
Description
This course is a continuation of RES 111 Respiratory Equipment 1. Emphasis is placed on mechanical ventilators and the proper care of patients on mechanical ventilation. Students learn the hazards of mechanical ventilation and how to manage equipment to ensure proper patient care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Explain the indications for a patient requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Describe the hazards of mechanical ventilation.
- Identify the different types of mechanical ventilation.
- Describe the difference between pressure and volume ventilation.
- Determine if a patient receiving mechanical ventilation is in the pressure or volume mode of ventilation.
Listed Topics
- Introduction to mechanical ventilators
- Types of mechanical ventilators
- Pressure set and volume set ventilators
- Application of mechanical ventilators to the patient
Reference Materials
Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment Cairo
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Text
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Workbook
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 01/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 01/26/2024
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