Clinical Application of Respiratory Care II

This clinical experience given at several different hospital affiliations is designed to enable the student to apply the principles of mechanical ventilation, the relationship of proper control to achievement of desired parameters, and to monitor the physiological and cardiopulmonary effects on the patient. Also included is the assembling of circuits, setting-up and monitoring the ventilator, troubleshooting of malfunctions and calibrations, and administration of medication through a circuit. Knowledge and techniques regarding airway care to include nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning, intubation and extubation will also be assessed.