RCP - 527 Pulmonary Disease

Topics include the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common pulmonary diseases and conditions. Respiratory care management of non-respiratory disorders commonly encountered in the critical care unit will also be covered. Pulmonary and critical care medicine, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease, neoplastic disease of the lung, disordered breathing, cardiac and cardiovascular disorders, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, shock, trauma, sepsis, near drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances and respiratory care of the postoperative patient will be reviewed. Prerequisite: RCP 512. Credit Hours: (3)