This is a three-credit hour lecture course emphasizing the respiratory therapist role in management of neonatal patients with respiratory diseases. The course is designed to acquaint the student with the unique pathophysiology of the more common neonatal and pediatric pulmonary disorders and the application of respiratory care modalities used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients in this age group. Course content includes patient assessment, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and diagnosis of the most common diseases affecting the neonatal/pediatric patient. Treatment approaches will include oxygen and gas therapy, medication delivery, and mechanical ventilatory support.
For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The respiratory care program of Seward County Community College will provide an educational forum responsive to the needs of the health care community by developing competent and compassionate respiratory care practitioners.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
a. Bronchiolitis (RSV)
b. Croup
c. Epiglottitis
d. Cystic Fibrosis
e. Asthma
- Differentiate the various methods of assessing the newborn, including maternal and fetal factors.
- Describe methods used to determine gestational age
- Recognize the need for resuscitation in the newborn and describe the appropriate procedure.
- Describe surfactant, including source, appearance in developmental stage, and significance to respiration.
- Describe the indications, hazards, and special tools and techniques involved in applying selected respiratory care modalities to infants and children, with a special emphasis on ventilatory support modes.
- Identify the anatomic and physiological differences between the neonate, child, and adult.
- Evaluate the clinical status of pediatric patients based on patient history, laboratory data, and physical examination.
- Identify the clinical implications of retractions, nasal flaring, and grunting.
- Differentiate between types of cough in pediatric patients.
- Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and treatment regimens for the following pediatric disorders:
- Evaluate the indications, hazards, and special techniques involved in applying respiratory care modalities to children.
- Compare and contrast sympathomimetic agents and parasympatholytic agents; state specific examples of disease states that may benefit from their use.
- Classify commonly used pediatric mechanical ventilators.
- Outline the general principles of pediatric critical care management for patients in respiratory failure.
- Evaluate relevant patient data, select the appropriate settings for initiating pediatric ventilatory support, and recommend appropriate ventilator changes, as needed.
and Pediatric Assessment
- Lung Development and Fetal Circulation
- Assessment of Fetal Growth and Development
- Neonatal
- Arterial and Capillary Blood Gas Analysis
- Meconium Aspiration Syndrome & Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Bronchiolitis
- Croup
- Epiglottitis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Asthma
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Oxygen Therapy
- Lung Volume Expansion Therapy and CPT
- Airway Management
- Pediatric and Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation
- Canvas
- Textbooks
- Discussion Questions
- Online Assignments
- Canvas
- Textbooks
- Journals
- Handouts
SCCC Outcome 4 will be assessed and measured by satisfactory comprehension of mathematical skills upon successful completion of unit exams.
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