Explain the etiology and pathology of the following diseases:
IRDS/BPD Cystic Fibrosis
CHF
CO Poisoning
Neuromuscular Disease
Trauma & Burn
COPD
Respiratory Failure
ARDS
Describe the signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the following diseases:
IRDS/BPD Cystic Fibrosis
CHF
CO Poisoning
Neuromuscular Disease
Trauma & Burn
COPD
Respiratory Failure
ARDS
Decide appropriate treatment for patients with the following diseases:
IRDS/BPD Cystic Fibrosis
CHF
CO Poisoning
Neuromuscular Disease
Trauma & Burn
COPD
Respiratory Failure
ARDS
Predict the likely outcome given scenarios based on the following disease states:
IRDS/BPD Cystic Fibrosis
CHF
CO Poisoning
Neuromuscular Disease
Trauma & Burn
COPD
Respiratory Failure
ARDS
Course Description Presents pathophysiology and management of patients with pulmonary diseases from the perspective of a physician including causes, signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatments and prognosis for patients with these problems. Specific topics include infant and pediatric cardiac and respiratory disorders, cystic fibrosis, congestive heart failure, neuromuscular disease, traumatic injuries, burns, respiratory failure and adult/acute respiratory distress syndrome. Credits: 2