Provides instruction in the theory, set-up, operation, and maintenance of mechanical ventilators and
equipment used to establish and maintain both adult and pediatric airways and emergency airway disorders. Topics
include: ventilator operation, ventilator maintenance, emergency airway disorders, adult airway establishment and
maintenance, pediatric airway establishment and maintenance, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube
maintenance, arterial blood gas sampling, and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation.
RESP 2130: Mechanical Ventilation & Airway Management
Program