2017-2018 Catalog

RES-102 Fundamentals of Medical Gas Therapy

This is a lecture and laboratory course that examines the rationale, indications, hazards, and safe administration of oxygen therapy and various medical gas therapies. Theory and application and regulation of gas flow, cylinders, regulators, and flowmeters. Patient isolation techniques and sterilization of respiratory therapy equipment. The indications and use of pulse oximetry and oxygen analyzers. This course also will introduce the etiology, diagnosis, pathology, symptoms, and treatment of pulmonary diseases. Fee is required. (7 contact hours)

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Admission to the Respiratory Therapy Program

Corequisite

RES-101 and RES-103

Department

Health Sciences