Mechanical Ventilation 1
Introduces the principles, effects, and classification of mechanical ventilation. Discusses current theory relative to modes, initiation, monitoring, and graphical interpretation. Corequisite RCPLB3. Prerequisites: RCP101, RCPLB1 and RCP103 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Prerequisites or corequisites: BIO153 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
Subject Code: RCP
Course Number: 115
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours 2
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Describe the normal mechanics of the lungs with attention to air exchange and lung pressure.
2. Compare and contrast the physiology of the typical healthy lungs versus those with a disease.
3. Describe the mechanical components of a variety of ventilators.
4. Assess the proper operation of the ventilator in its various modes.
5. Intrepret patient ventilator output in order to assess treatment.
6. Respond appropriately to changes in ventilators wave forms and numerical data.
7. Observe and respond to patients varying need when on a ventilator device.
8. Assess patient response to mechanical ventilation based on noninvasive monitoring.
9. Identify variety of complications of mechanical ventilations and describe the means to address them.
10. Discuss indications for mechanical ventilation.
11. Discuss alternate methods of mechanical ventilation with a focus on non-invasive methods.
12. Differentiate spontaneous ventilation from + pressure ventilation.
13. Discuss how pharmacological agents are used in mechanically ventilated patients.
Effective Term: Fall 2025
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