Concepts in Critical Care (RTS 224)

Term: 2019-2020 AY - Spring Semester

Faculty

	Danielle L SchryverShow MyInfo popup for Danielle L Schryver
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Description

This course will provide the student with an understanding of the principles of electrocardiography and other aspects of cardiopulmonary collapse. Management of the critically ill patient will include hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management and the use of protocols, infection control, and cardiopulmonary collapse in the critical care setting. Patient assessment will be reviewed with an emphasis on the special needs of the critically ill patient. The special needs of transporting a critically ill patient will be identified. ACLS protocols will be discussed and demonstrated. Prerequisite: RTS223