10-515-180Respiratory Neo/Peds Care
Course Information
Description
Provides a comprehensive orientation to the field of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care to include fetal development, birth, neonatal physiology, pulmonary dynamics, abnormal cardiopulmonary conditions, diseases, noninvasive and invasive therapeutic interventions. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Summarize cardiopulmonary development (conception through maturity)
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    Criteria
    draw and label the anatomy of fetal circulation.
    relate stages of fetal development to extra-uterine morbidity and mortality
    relate stages of development to the development of major organ systems
    interpret fetal lung maturity indicators

  2. Differentiate cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders of the neonatal/pediatric patient
    Assessment Strategies
    by preparing a written response to a case study
    by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    Criteria
    identify the signs and symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of neonatal cardiopulmonary disorders such as IRDS, meconium aspiration, congenital cardiopulmonary anomalies
    identify the signs and symptoms, etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of pediatric cardiopulmonary disorders such as epiglottitis, croup, asthma, bronchiolitis/RSV, cystic fibrosis

  3. Develop a therapeutic care plan for the neonatal/pediatric patient
    Assessment Strategies
    through the development of a care plan given a case study or scenario
    Criteria
    care plan includes interpretation of assessment
    care plan includes modification of therapies to the neonatal/pediatric patient such as bronchial hygiene, oxygen, humidity and aerosol therapy
    care plan includes recommendation of further therapeutic interventions such as CPAP, surfactant, NO, ECMO
    care plan includes calculation of drug dosages

  4. Evaluate cardiopulmonary status of the neonatal/pediatric patient
    Assessment Strategies
    by developing an analysis (format may be written or oral)
    by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by preparing a written response to a case study
    Criteria
    calculate an APGAR score
    interpret an APGAR score, gestational age, etc.
    interpret cardiopulmonary assessment
    evaluate the transillumination of the neonatal patient
    evaluate non-invasive monitoring of oxygenation and ventilation
    evaluate invasive monitoring such as capillary blood gases, UAC, ABG, VBG

  5. Evaluate radiologic images of the chest
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    by labeling radiologic images of the neonatal/pediatric patient
    by developing an analysis ( format written, oral ) of neonatal/pediatric radiologic images.
    Criteria
    identify anatomical structures on the neonatal/pediatric radiologic image.
    identify normal and abnormal characteristics of neonatal/pediatric radiologic images.
    correlate the neonatal/pediatric radiologic image to a clinical pathology.

  6. Apply principles of airway management for the neonatal/pediatric patient
    Assessment Strategies
    by selecting appropriate airway and adjuncts for neonatal/pediatric airway application
    by answering questions about the concepts that support this competency (format may be oral, written, or graphic)
    Criteria
    assess the need for airway management
    select appropriate airways and/or adjuncts for clinical scenarios
    select appropriate advanced airway for the patient size
    perform endotracheal, nasopharyngeal, oropharyngeal and tracheostomy tube suctioning according to the patient size
    select, use, maintain and troubleshoot equipment needed for airway management

  7. Perform resuscitation based on NRP and PALS guidelines
    Assessment Strategies
    by responding to situations and scenarios (format may be oral, written or graphic)
    Criteria
    follow the guidelines established in PALS and NRP
    perform manual resuscitation i.e., T-Piece resuscitator, flow inflating resuscitator, self-inflating resuscitator