Care of the Extremely Low Birthweight Infant and Critically Ill Infants

Course description

This course builds on the prior learning of the Registered Respiratory Therapist with a focus on care of the extremely low birthweight and critically ill infants. The domains of theoretical learning include: Critical appraisal of research, Vermont Oxford Network and EPIC guidelines, advanced mechanical ventilation, whole system approach to patient management, transport of the critically ill infant and emerging therapies and trends in the NICU. In skills acquisition labs and clinical immersive simulation the students will apply this learning and develop skills / capabilities required for management of extremely low birthweight and critically ill infants.

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