RTH 162 Principles of Mechanical VentilationThis course has laboratory or studio fees

An introduction to the concepts of mechanical ventilation for adult patients. Topics include reasons for mechanical ventilation, principles of non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, physiological basis of ventilatory support, physical principles of positive pressure ventilation, physical assessment of critically ill patients, and respiratory monitoring in the intensive care unit. 

2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.

This course has laboratory or studio fees

Credits

3

Prerequisite(s)

RTH 110, RTH 121, RTH 123, and RTH 124; and concurrent enrollment in RTH 112, RTH 235, and RTH 246.