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RC 2017 - Pathophysiology in Respiratory Care


Lec. 4; Cr. 4

Discussion of current issues related to etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, treatment and outcomes of various diseases and conditions that directly affect the cardiopulmonary system. This course also highlights the needs and care of the geriatric patient. Students will learn the application of clinical data through the use of clinical case studies. A review of theory and clinical skills to enhance critical thinking skills needed in a critical care setting with an emphasis on invasive monitoring such as hemodynamic measurement, ventilation/perfusion and pulmonary assessment. Included is an overview of diagnostic procedures and interpretive skills in cardioplumonary function, chest radiographs, lung dynamics, specialty gases, blood gas analysis, metabolic assessment, and special procedures.

Prerequisite(s): RC 2011 , RC 2012 RC 2013  and RC 2014 .
Corequisite(s): RC 2015  and RC 2016 .



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