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Apr 23, 2024
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RESP 2224 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care 4 Credits
This course introduces concepts of human growth and development of the fetus, neonate, and pediatric patient relevant to the practice of the respiratory therapist. Mastery of content will equip the student with the knowledge and skills to safely deliver respiratory care to the neonatal/pediatric patient experiencing common neonatal/pediatric disorders. Focus will be on assessment of cardiopulmonary status, delivery and monitoring of therapeutics, and evaluation of responses. Didactic only.
Prerequisite: RESP 2143 Clinical Practicum I
Corequisite: RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care, RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II
Didactic only. Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Evaluate fetal development with particular detail to lung development. (PLO 3)
2. Discuss fetal gas exchange and its transition to extrauterine life. (PLO 1)
3. Summarize the major assessment techniques used to assess the newborn and high-risk deliveries. (PLO 1)
4. Evaluate techniques to assess the neonatal and pediatric patient. (PLO 1)
5. Evaluate therapeutic procedures to support the failing respiratory and cardiovascular systems. (PLO 2)
6. Summarize the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment for the major lung and heart pathologies affecting the neonatal and pediatric patient. (PLO 4)
7. Articulate the important considerations in transporting neonatal and pediatric patients requiring ventilatory support. (PLO 4)
8. Evaluate the successful transition to home for a ventilator dependent pediatric patient. (PLO 6)
9. Successfully treat simulated patient emergencies according to guidelines established by the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics for neonatal resuscitation. (PLO 5)
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