RESP 103 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

1. Identify the detailed anatomy and describe the physiology of the upper airway and lower airway, pulmonary parenchyma, heart, kidney, thoracic cage, and pleura
2. Discuss the mechanics of ventilations
   1. Positive versus negative pressure
   2. Transrepiratory pressure, transmural pressure, transpulmonary pressure, transthoracic pressure
   3. Compliance and resistance
3. Discuss the neural control of ventilation
4. Review the basic principles of physics relating to gas flow, gas transport, and the muscular efforts affecting ventilation and pulmonary function
   1. Pulmonary mechanics (VT, VE, VC, NIF, MEP)
   2. Gas Laws
5. Explain pulmonary diffusion and O2 and CO2 transport to and from the body cells and identify factors that can alter normal transport mechanisms
6. Arterial Blood Gases:
   1. Discuss pH regulation-CO2 and Bicarbonate
   2. Evaluate and interpret data and results of arterial, capillary and mixed venous blood gas analysis in normal and disease states
   3. Interpret results of blood gases, hemoximetry (carboxyhemoglobin)
   4. Perform and evaluate cardiopulmonary calculations in order to gather clinical information, for example, PA-aO2, Ca-v02, CcO2, VD/VT
   5. Ensure Modifications are made to the Respiratory Care Plan based on patient response. Interpret results of blood gas analysis and hemoximetry
7. Hemodynamics:
   1. Evaluate data for hemodynamic results (BP, CVP, PAP, PCWP, CO, CI)
   2. Evaluate data in the patient record to include: Fluid Balance
   3. Recommend blood tests (hemoglobin, potassium)
   4. Discuss hemodynamics in relation to normal values
8. Discuss ventilation perfusion relationships
9. Explain the effects on ventilation due to aging
10. Explain the basic principles related to renal electrolyte regulation and fluid balance
    1. Discuss acid base balance as it relates to the kidneys

Respiratory/Cardiovascular Anatomy

Pulmonary mechanics

Ventilation

CO2 transport and acid base balance

Gas Diffusion

Circulatory system

Hemodynamic monitoring

Oxygen transport

Ventilation/Perfusion

Control of Ventilation

Renal System

Aging of the pulmonary system

Evaluations
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