2024-2025 Catalog

RES-104 Airway Care and Gas Exchange

This course is a lecture course which presents advanced concepts in the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, the indications and hazards of artificial airways, emergency airway care, and life support techniques in respiratory and cardiac failure. The study includes theory and equipment demonstrations. The course also covers acid-base balance and a comprehensive study of blood gases, renal system anatomy, and physiology. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

RES-101

Corequisite

RES-105, RES-106 and RES-154

Department

Health Sciences