RC - 421 Clinical Practice II

This course provides students the opportunity to further develop skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. 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, and non-invasive monitoring. Students will rotate through bronchoscopy services and the O.R. for endotracheal intubation. Prerequisite: RC 411. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 12