Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
RES100 19992-20086	LEC	4 Credit(s)	4 Period(s)
Introduction to Patient Care and Diseases
Upper and lower respiratory tract diseases of adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Review of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system. Mechanics of ventilation, mechanisms of gas transport, and interpretation of arterial blood gases. Pathogenesis and pathophysiology of respiratory diseases. Etiology and clinical manifestations of respiratory disease. Prerequisites: Acceptance into the respiratory care program or permission of Instructor.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
RES100   19992-20086	Introduction to Patient Care and Diseases

1.	Describe the anatomical structures of the respiratory system and describe the function. (I, II)
2.	Describe the mechanics of ventilation. (II, III, IV)
3.	Classify ventilation according to physiologic classification scheme. (V)
4.	Describe the mechanics of gas transport. (VI, VII)
5.	Interpret the acid-base components of blood gases. (VIII, IX)
6.	Describe the clinical manifestations of specific respiratory disorders. (X, XI)
7.	Describe the etiology of specific respiratory disorders. (X, XI)
8.	Describe the pathogenesis of specific respiratory disorders. (X, XI)
9.	Describe the pathophysiology of specific respiratory disorders. (X, XI)
10.	Describe the diagnosis and treatment of specific respiratory disorders. (X, XI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
RES100   19992-20086	Introduction to Patient Care and Diseases

I. Major Anatomical Structures A. Nose B. Paranasal sinuses C. Mouth D. Pharynx 1. nasopharynx 2. oropharynx 3. laryngopharynx (hypopharynx) E. Larynx 1. epiglottic cartilage 2. thyroid cartilage 3. cricoid cartilage 4. arytenoid cartilage 5. cuneiform cartilage 6. corniculate cartilage 7. vocal cords F. Tracheobronchial tree and lung parenchyma 1. trachea 2. mainstem bronchi 3. lobar bronchi 4. segmental bronchi 5. bronchioles 6. alveolar ducts 7. alveolar sacs 8. alveoli 9. alveolar capillary membrane 10. lobes 11. segments G. Mucosal lining 1. components of mucus membrane 2. function H. Thoracic cavity 1. mediastinum 2. pleura 3. Hilum I. Bony thorax 1. sternum 2. ribs II. Muscles of Respiration A. Muscles of inspiration 1. diaphragm 2. external intercostals 3. accessory muscles B. Accessory muscles of expiration C. Action of ventilatory muscles III. Lung-thorax relationship A. Action of ventilatory muscles B. Resistance to ventilation 1. elastic resistance a. compliance b. surface tension 2. Nonelastic resistance a. tissue b. airway 3. Mechanics of exhalation 4. Classification of ventilation a. lung volumes b. lung capacities IV. Control of Ventilation A. Central control B. Peripheral control V. Classification of Ventilation A. Lung volumes B. Lung capacities VI. Partial Pressures of Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen and Water A. Ambient gas B. Alveolar gas C. Arterial blood D. Venous blood VII. Physical and Chemical Processes of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport A. Ventilation-perfusion relationship 1. distribution of pulmonary perfusion 2. distribution of pulmonary ventilation B. Alveolar gas exchange C. Oxygen content/transport D. Hemoglobin-oxygen affinity E. Physical and chemical processes of carbon dioxide transport VIII. Relationship of pH, PCO2 and HCO3 in the Henderson- Hasselbalch Equation A. Derivation of the equation B. HCO3 - /H2C03 buffer system IX. Interpretation of Clinical Ccid-Base States A. Respiratory acidosis B. Respiratory alkalosis C. Metabolic acidosis D. Metabolic alkalosis E. Compensated (chronic) F. Uncompensated (Acute) G. Partially compensated X. Common Respiratory Disorders A. Upper respiratory tract B. Lower respiratory tract C. Mycobacterial infections D. Fungal infections E. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease F. Asthma G. Cystic fibrosis H. Atelectasis I. Carcinoma J. Pulmonary circulatory disorders K. Pleural disorders L. Chest wall disorders M. Neurologic and Neuromuscular disorders N. Respiratory failure O. Chest wall injury P. Clinical manifestations XI. Common Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Disorders A. Congenital disorders B. Cardiac defects C. Ventilatory disorders D. Clinical manifestations

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