RET 2264C - Advanced Mechanical Ventilation

3.5 class hours, 3 laboratory hours;4 credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): RET 2234C
Corequisite(s): RET 2875L, RET 2295
In this course, the student will learn the advanced theory and application of techniques for artificial mechanical ventilation, as well as ancillary forms of patient monitoring. The continued development of the application of the various modes of mechanical ventilation and their graphical analysis and ventilator synchrony are key concepts for the learner. The laboratory will demonstrate the clinical concepts and applications to specific ventilator modes as well as ventilator types, used in the Southwest Florida clinical affiliates. The physiological and realistic formats for mechanical ventilation will be consistently contrasted throughout the course. This content, for this course, comprises the single greatest emphasis on the National Board Exams.