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• RESP 410: Acute Cardiopulmonary Care

  2.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to give the student a complete understanding of artificial airways, manual artificial ventilation methods, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. A basic study of cardiac physiology and electrocardiograph interpretation will be discussed. Integrated lecture/lab. Prerequisite:    BIOL 356, for the B.S. in biology; BIOL 254 and BIOL 255 for the B.S. in allied health technology. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, for both programs.
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• RESP 411: Respiratory Care Techniques 1

  2.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of the basic techniques of respiratory care, including professional organizations, ethics, legal aspects, aerosol phamacology, lung hyper- inflation therapy and basic diagnostic appliances. Integrated lecture/lab. Prerequisite:    BIOL 356 for the B.S. in biology; BIOL 254 and BIOL 255 for the B.S. in allied health technology.
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• RESP 412: Aerosol and Gas Therapy

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of medical gas therapy, bland and pharmacologic aerosol administration, and related theory guides the learner in making sound judgments in their application. Particular attention is given to the operating principles of the devices used in this therapy and their use and maintenance. Integrated lecture/lab. Prerequisite:    BIOL 356, CHEM 112, and PHYS 131 for the B.S. in biology; BIOL 254 and BIOL 255, CHEM 103 and CHEM 104, and PHYS 131 for the B.S. in allied health technology.
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• RESP 413: Resp Assessmnt and Therapeutic

  4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The lungs and chest wall are studied to gain an understanding of breathing mechanics in health and disease. Therapeutic measures are considered as to their value in reducing the work of breathing imposed by disease. Each student learns to examine the pulmonary patient and to integrate and evaluate the findings. Bronchopulmonary hygiene, chest physical therapy techniques and an overview of pulmonary rehabilitation are introduced and discussed. Prerequisite:    RESP 411, RESP 412.
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• RESP 414: Respiratory Care Techniques 2

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The chest-imaging component prepares the student to evaluate chest X-ray films and to recognize and track the progression/resolution of ab- normalities. CT scanning and MRI are given emphasis proportional to their utilization in chest medicine. Measurement and calculation of volume, flow rate, and ratios, and their physiologic significance, and testing procedures for performing various pulmonary function studies are included. Prerequisite:    RESP 411.
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• RESP 415: Mechanical Ventilation

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The mechanics of basic models: Discussion includes the mechanics of ventilator models classification, the control interrelation, the electro-pneumatic/ microprocessor systems and the audiovisual alarm systems; a selection of current ventilator models are presented using workshops to provide hands-on experience in troubleshooting, setup, control function, alarm setting and mode change. Prerequisite:    RESP 421.
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• RESP 417: Respiratory Care Techniques 3

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The course provides an overview of cardiovascular physiology, management of invasive monitoring catheters, calculation of all commonly used mechanics, and interpretation of data in pathologic states. Also, each student researches, prepares a journal-quality paper and presents a 40-50- minute verbal presentation on a selected pulmonary disease condition. Prerequisite:    ENGL 110, RESP 414.
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• RESP 419: Respir Care in Alternate Sites

  2.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Alternate sites for respiratory care are studied to give the students a better understanding of the career opportunities within their reach. The students will understand their role as respiratory therapists in the home care, subacute care and pulmonary rehabilitation settings. Lecture, guest speakers, a camp experience, a one-day site visit and in-class presentations are included. Prerequisite:    RESP 413.
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• RESP 420: Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The physiologic role of various gas pressures (alveolar gas pressures, blood gas pressures, inspired gas pressures, tissue gas pressures, etc.) and pulmonary abnormalities causing hypoxemia are discussed. Control of ventilation, oxygen transport (including oxygen content and oxygen dissociation curve) and carbon dioxide transport are presented. The student will interpret acid-base imbalances and blood gas abnormalities. Prerequisite:    CHEM 112 and PHYS 131 for the B.S. in biology; CHEM 103 and CHEM 104 and PHYSICS 131 for the B.S. in allied health technology.
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• RESP 421: Physiology of Mechanical Vent

  2.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Aspects of continuous positive and negative pressure breathing are discussed. Special emphasis is placed on the complications of mechanical ventilation and analysis of various waveform patterns produced by different ventilator modes. Theory and measurement of airway resistance and lung thorax compliance are presented. The student learns guidelines and calculations for correct ventilator setup. Prerequisite:    RESP 411 and RESP 420.
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