BIO 557 Cardiorespiratory Physiology
This course focuses on aspects of cardiorespiratory physiology that are essential to the understanding and management of critically ill patients. Topics include EKG interpretation, arterial blood gas analysis, and ventilator management. The course is designed for students preparing for careers in medicine, cardiorespiratory science, critical care, anesthesia, emergency care, or as physician assistants. Laboratory is integrated with lecture. Students are given lab-based assignments designed to build competency in basic interpretation of electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and/or echocardiography. Students with undergraduate credit in BIO 557 Cardiorespiratory Physiology may not take this course for graduate credit.
Offered
FALL