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Official Course Description:
MCCCD Approval: 5-27-08 |
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RES291
2008 Fall – 2009 Summer II |
LEC |
1.0 Credit(s) |
1.0 Period(s) |
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Respiratory
Care Advanced Life Support |
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Airway
management for the adult, patient. Endotracheal and
suctioning procedures. Usage of specific medications for cardiovascular
emergencies. Interpretation of Electrocardiograms (ECG) dysrhythmias.
Performance of defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion
in simulated situations. Procedure to be followed during cardiovascular
collapse. Special resuscitation techniques for adult, patients. Current
American Heart Association validation in Advance Life Support (ACLS). Prerequisites: Current Health Care
Provider CPR card or EMT/HCC/RES109. |
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MCCCD
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RES291 2008
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
Respiratory Care Advanced Life Support |
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Manage the airway of adult patients. (I) |
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Apply an oxygen delivery system to an adult patient,
noting the percentage of oxygen delivered. (I) |
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Perform endotracheal intubation
and suctioning techniques on an adult patient. (I) |
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Identify the indications, contraindications, side effects,
uses and dosages of the medications specific to adult cardiovascular
emergencies. (II, III) |
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Interpret basis EKG dysrhythmias.
(II) |
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Under simulated situations, perform defibrillation and
synchronized cardioversion in the adult patient.
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Given patient simulations involving cardiovascular
collapse, identify the steps in the care of adult patients using current
American Heart Association Guidelines. (IV) |
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Describe special resuscitation techniques for adult
patients. (V) |
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Complete written exam with the required level of
proficiency and skills evaluations to meet American Heart Association
standards for ACLS certification. (VI) |
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RES291 2008
Fall – 2009 Summer II |
Respiratory Care Advanced Life Support |
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I. Airway Management A. Airway adjuncts B. Endotracheal
intubation C. Suction techniques II. Basic
Electrocardiograms (ECG) Dysrhythmias A. Supraventricular
B. Ventricular III. Advanced Life Support
Pharmacology A. Supraventricular
dysrhythmias B. Ventricular dysrhythmias C. Oxygen D. Medications for
resuscitation IV. Mega Code and Critical
Actions A. ACLS V. Special Resuscitation
Techniques A. Adult patients VI. Evaluation A. Written multiple choice
exam (ACLS) B. Patient management senerios (ACLS) C. Mega code testing |
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