This is a three-hour lecture course that is designed to further the student's understanding of treatment of the critically ill patient. The student will learn to monitor and assess critically ill patients on the mechanical ventilator and the new technology and accessories that can be applied to mechanical ventilation. This includes the study of hemodynamics with a review of the pathophysiology of the heart and lungs and the placement and use of catheters to monitor blood pressure, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressure. This course will enhance their knowledge of lung protective strategies including high frequency oscillatory ventilation, heliox therapy, and special maneuvers on the mechanical ventilator. Students will learn how to troubleshoot and fix problems for mechanically ventilated patients in addition to methods used to enhance patient-ventilator synchrony and prevent/decrease the risk for ventilator associated events.
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 #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #4: Demonstrate mathematical skills by using a variety of techniques and technologies.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
- Identify the different devices, parameters, and steps to take to assess and monitor a critically ill patient on the mechanical ventilator.
- Differentiate mechanical ventilation strategies used based on respiratory illness/disease.
- Define the different modalities of lung protection strategies.
- Recommend different ways of improving patient comfort and safety by utilizing protocols and the accessory settings and tools of mechanical ventilation.
- Identify ways of troubleshooting and problem solving during mechanical ventilation.
- Recommend the medications used for paralysis, analgesics, and sedation for patients on mechanical ventilation.
- COURSE OUTLINE:
- Noninvasive monitoring for critically ill patient
- Introduction to Hemodynamics
- Arterial, pulmonary artery, and central venous catheters
- Graphics
- Disease-specific ventilator care
- Lung Protection Strategies
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation in the adult
- Heliox therapy
- Methods to Improve ventilation in patient/ventilator management
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving in mechanical ventilation
- Critical Care Pharmacology
- Final
- Noninvasive monitoring for critically ill patient
- Introduction to Hemodynamics
- Arterial, pulmonary artery, and central venous catheters
- Graphics
- Disease-specific ventilator care
- Lung Protection Strategies
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation in the adult
- Heliox therapy
- Methods to Improve ventilation in patient/ventilator management
- Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving in mechanical ventilation
- Critical Care Pharmacology
- Final
- Textbooks and Journals
- Lecture and Discussion
- Computer Simulations and Tutorials
- Quizzes
- Audiovisuals
- Canvas
- Kahoot
- Textbooks and Journals
- Audiovisual Materials
- Canvas
SCCC Outcome %23 1, 4, and 5 will be assessed and measured by the unit quizzes and module exams.
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If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
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