Course Syllabus
RSTH 421 Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care
Fall 2012
| Dates: | Topic | Instructor: | Reading: |
| September 25 | Fetal development and transition | D. Lopez |
W: Chapter 1, 2 E: pp 651-653 |
| October 02 | Introduction to Course/The Neonate at Risk and Assessment | A. Marshak |
W: Chapters 3,4 and 5 E: pp 1186-1193 |
| October 09 | Oxygen Therapy, Thermoregulation /Week of Devotion | D. Lopez |
W: Chapter 12 E: pp 1193-1194 |
| October 16 | Apnea of Prematurity | A. Marshak |
W: Chapters 27, 32 E: pp 646-647, 650-651, 658-660 |
| October 23 | TTNB, Croup, Epiglottitis | A. Marshak |
W: Chapters 27, 32 E: pp 646-647, 650-651, 658-660 |
| October 30 | MID-TERM EXAM NH1906 COMPUTER LAB | ||
| November 06 | Respiratory Distress Syndrome | D. Lopez |
W: Chapter 35 E: pp 644-646 |
| November 13 | Case Study I | A. Marshak | In class assignment |
| November 20 | Cardiac Defects | D. Lopez |
W: Chapter 30 E: pp 653-655 |
| November 27 | Chronic Lung Disease/Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia | D. Lopez |
W: Chapter 29 E: pp 648-649 |
| December 04 | Article Presentations/Case Study II | A. Marshak | Handout/Peer Review Form |
| December 10-13 | Finals Week: All assignments Due | ||
Course Summary:
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