RESP 0307 - Cardiopulmonary Assessment

Spring 3 Credit Hours
A systematic approach to advanced cardiopulmonary patient assessment. Emphasis is on evaluation of the respiratory care plan based upon laboratory data, electrocardiogram interpretation, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid base balance, rapid sequence intubation, interpretation of chest x-rays, bronchoscopy, and hemodynamic monitoring. Prerequisite: current enrollment in the Respiratory Care program and RESP 0222 with a minimum grade of ‘C’.