TransfermaticRESP at Grossmont College

    RESP 118 - Critical Care Life Support Equipment and Procedures

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    Recent Semesters
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    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4.5
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher in RESP 105 and 108 and 112 and 114 or equivalent.
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course explores advanced concepts of respiratory therapy equipment and therapeutic procedures with emphasis on complex principles of equipment operation and care, quality control and advanced therapeutic techniques as employed in the critical care environment. Special emphasis is placed on life support systems. Variations in ventilation oxygenation and current weaning techniques are discussed for various disease entities. (CSU)