2 credit hour(s) Covers assessment of the mechanically ventilated patient, ventilator graphics, noninvasive assessment of respiratory function, techniques in patient-ventilator management, improving oxygenation, basic concepts of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation, discontinuation of and weaning from mechanical ventilation, long-term ventilation and special techniques in ventilatory support. Case studies will be presented. Contact: 3 hours per week. Does not count toward A.A. degree.
Prerequisites: RET1350, RET1450, RET1875, RET2027, RET2264, RET2264L