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Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 229 - Cardiopulmonary Pathology (Respiratory Care)

2 credits
A contrasting study of the relationship between structure and function in the normal and diseased cardiopulmonary systems. Focus on specific diseases includes, COPD, asthma, ARDS, and CHF. Basic diagnostic workups and therapeutic interventions are identified. There is an emphasis on clinical applications and decision making using critical care methodologies.

Corequisite: RESP 201A - Respiratory Care 3  
Prerequisites: RESP 101A - Respiratory Care 1