APR 103: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology/Lab

This course is a continuation of APR 102. In this course students will integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the prerequisite courses to consider patient scenarios and cases.  Lectures will concentrate on basic pulmonary functions, electrophysiology of the heart, 12-lead EKG for diagnostics and lead placement for monitoring critical care patients. The students will also learn the common dysrhythmias and the American Heart Association Standards for Advanced Cardiac Life Support.  Hemodynamic monitoring, renal failure and cardiopulmonary disorders caused by renal failure will be investigated.  The role of the respiratory therapist in pulmonary rehabilitation and the phases of rehabilitation will be researched by the students. We will also consider the effect of sleep, high altitude, and high-pressure environments on the cardiopulmonary system.