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Respiratory Nursing
Course description: This course will provide an in-depth overview of the physiology and pathophysiology related to the nursing care and management of an individual during the acute phase of pulmonary disorders.
Expert Guest Speakers include a Physician, Respiratory Therapist and Physiotherapist
Course Topics:
- Anatomy & Physiology Review and Pulmonary Blood Supply
- Oxygen & Gas Transport
- Respiratory Nervous System and Respiratory Assessment
- Tracheostomy and Airway Management
- Chest Trauma, Pneumothorax, Pleural Effusion, Chest Tubes
- CHF and Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolus, Thoracic Surgeries
- Asthma, COPD, Bronchitis Pneumonia B
- Acid Base Balance and Blood Gas Interpretation
- Chest Physio, Respiratory Pharmacology/Device Techniques
- CXR Interpretation and Respiratory Diagnostics
Course Length: 36hrs
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