RET 2714 - Neonatal-Pediatric Respiratory Care - AS

3 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): RET 1613C with a grade of “C” or higher
This course covers the development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal lung including perinatal circulation, pulmonary function in infants, and developmental physiology of the lung. Neonatal and pediatric pulmonary disorders and their corresponding respiratory care are emphasized. An introduction to Neonatal and Pediatric therapeutic interventions including Pediatric Mechanical Ventilation is provided at the end of the semester.