RCMS 526 - Assessment, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics Lab (3)

Students will gain hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation, and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include oxygen-delivery devices, humidifiers, aerosol generators, pressure ventilators, gas delivery, metering and analyzing devices, percussors, vibrators, environmental devices, manometers, gauges, and vacuum systems. Maintenance of artificial airways, fiber optic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube maintenance, and arterial blood gas sampling will also be discussed. Basic life support will be covered to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, manual ventilation, endotracheal intubation, airway care, and administration of respiratory medications. Offered: Fall.