Description
This course is designed to teach the students basic theory of respiratory equipment and care of artificial airways. Students will receive instruction on medical gas laws, production, storage, and delivery of medical gases, aerosol and humidity therapy, hyperinflation therapy, bronchial hygiene, and specialty diagnostic testing. In addition, students will distinguish the differences between artificial airways and learn the proper care and placement. Students will demonstrate intubation/extubation, trach insertion/decannulation, and equipment set up and delivery skills in the laboratory setting.