Comprehensive review for the Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Therapist exams. Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Practicing under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians.

Patient Data Evaluation, Review Existing Data in Patient Record, Collect and Evaluate Pertinent Clinical Information, Recommend Procedures to Obtain Additional Data, Equipment Application and Cleanliness, Manipulate Equipment by Order or Protocol, Ensure Infection Control, Perform Quality Control Procedures, Therapeutic Procedure Initiation & Modification, Maintain Records and Communicate Information, Maintain Patent Airway/Care of Artificial Airways, Remove Bronchopulmonary Secretions, Achieving Adequate Respiratory Support, Evaluate and Monitor Patient's Objective and Subjective Responses to Respiratory Care, Independently Modify Therapeutic Procedures Based on the Patient's Response, Recommend Modifications in the Respiratory Care Plan, Determine the Appropriateness of the Prescribed Respiratory Care Plan and Recommend, Modifications When Indicated, Initiate, Conduct, or Modify Respiratory Care Techniques in an Emergency Setting, Act as an Assistant
to the MD Performing Special Procedures and Cardiopulmonary Calculations.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), Pressure Support Ventilation (PSV), Continuous Mandatory Ventilation (CMV) and Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV). Clinical uses, advantages and disadvantages are discussed in detail. Teaches important aspects of Ventilator Control Systems including The Ventilatory Cycle or Complete Breath, Mechanical Ventilation Management, Initial Ventilator Settings and Supplementary Ventilation Settings and much more.

Mechanical Ventilation
Anatomy of the Respiratory System; including Larynx, The Mucosa, Trachea, Lungs(Pulmonary Arteries, Pulmonary Veins, Blood Distribution, Lymphatic Drainage, Bronchioles, Alveoli and Pleura. Module provides quick reference to Lung Mechanics Airways Resistance, Medical Pathological Conditions, Major Functions of Cells Mediation Immune Responses and much more.
Learn Fast and efficiently with one self contained, self paced learning system. Study system based only on The National Board for Respiratory Care requirements.

Fluff-free presentation covering only essential "need to know" information to be tested. No Filler.


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