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RC 1223 - Pediatric & Neonatal Resp Care

3 Credit Hours

Course Description:
This course is designed to cover the various aspects of respiratory care which are unique to the neonatal and/or pediatric patient. The course covers development of the fetus, evaluation and stabilization of high-risk newborns, pediatric respiratory therapeutics, pediatric and neonatal resuscitation, the study of pediatric diseases with respiratory implications and appropriate therapeutic interventions. Mechanical ventilation of the newborn, nitric oxide administration, high frequency ventilation and transcutaneous monitoring are also covered. Included in this course are laboratory demonstrations, student practice, peer evaluation and return student demonstration for evaluation. Students will demonstrate minimal proficiency in the laboratory setting on all required procedural skills.

Prerequisites:
Admission to Respiratory Therapy Program RC 1124  - Respiratory Therapy Procedures II & Lab RC 1142  - Respiratory Pharmacology RC 1244  - Clinical Application of Basic Respiratory Therapeutics RC 1312  - Cardoopulmonary Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology RC 1253  - Clinical Application of Advanced Respiratory Therapeutics


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