RC - 564 Clinical Observation II

Students will observe and achieve competencies related to respiratory care procedures in adult intensive care units. Topics include initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, measurement and evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, extubation, arterial line samples, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis and noninvasive monitoring. Prerequisite: RCP 542. Credit Hours: (2)