RCP 360 - Cardio/Pulmonary Renal Pathop

Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Open

1. Evaluate how to use arterial blood gas data to improve patient care
   1. Describe the methods by which oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported within the bloodstream
   2. Explain the roles of the respiratory and renal systems in the regulation of acid base balance in the body
   3. State normal arterial blood gas values
   4. Interpret arterial blood gas results according to accepted guidelines
   5. Recount the causes of blood gas abnormalities
2. Characterize the cardiovascular system and how it relates to pulmonary medicine
   1. Explain the anatomy and physiology of the heart
   2. State normal values for cardiac measurements such as heart rate, stroke volume, cardiac output and blood pressure
   3. Reveal the major functions and composition of blood
   4. Describe the major forces involved in keeping fluid in the pulmonary capillaries and the alveoli
   5. State normal pulmonary arterial pressures
   6. Explain the factors involved in the perfusion of the lung
   7. Explain the pathophysiology of pulmonary edema
3. Categorize airway anatomy
   1. Describe the anatomy and function of the upper airway
   2. Describe the anatomy and function of the conducting airways
   3. Describe the anatomy and function of the parts of the lungs involved with gas exchange
4. Assess the interactions between ventilation and perfusion in the respiratory system
   1. Describe the physiology and definitions of ventilation
   2. Identify the factors that help control rate and depth of ventilation
   3. State the muscles involved with normal breathing and breathing in extreme circumstances
   4. Classify the relationship between airways resistance, compliance and elastance
   5. Describe the principles and causes of normal and uneven ventilation/perfusion relationships
5. Explain the principles involved with oxygen and carbon dioxide transport in the blood
   1. Explain the principles behind the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide across the alveolar-capillary membrane
   2. Describe the composition and function of hemoglobin
   3. Describe the relationship between the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve, blood gases, and oxygen saturation
   4. Calculate oxygen content
   5. State normal values and causes for change in oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production
   6. Explain the relationship and changes occurring in inspired gases and alveolar gases
6. Analyze kidney function in relation to the cardiopulmonary systems
   1. Detail the anatomy of the kidney
   2. Describe how the kidney helps balance fluid levels, electrolyte levels and helps regulate arterial blood gases
7. Determine the process in the diagnosis of pulmonary disease
   1. Recall the basic steps and terminology involved in establishing a diagnosis on a patient with respiratory disease
   2. Describe the inflammatory process
8. Contrast the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of lung cancer.
   1. Explain the processes, warning signs and basic physiology of cancer
   2. Describe the pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of lung cancer
9. Contrast the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of pulmonary infectious diseases.
   1. Recognize the factors and process leading to infection
   2. Describe the pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and prognosis of tuberculosis
   3. Describe the pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management of specific bacterial, viral, fungal, mycoplasmal and Pneumocystis pneumonia
   4. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of aspiration pneumonitis and foreign body aspirations 
10. Contrast the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of airways obstructive diseases.
    1. Describe the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis
    2. Describe the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of asthma
11. Analyze the pathophysiology, clinical features, management and prognosis of diseases affecting the lung parenchyma.
    1. Relate the causes, pathophysiology of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    2. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of sarcoidosis
    3. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of some of the more common pneumoconioses
    4. Interpret the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of pulmonary interstitial fibrosis
    5. Describe some of the pulmonary complications of the more common collagen vascular diseases
    6. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management of hypersensitivity pneumonitis 
12. Evaluate the pathophysiology, clinical features, management and prognosis of diseases of the chest wall and pleural space.
    1. Explain the limitations caused by and treatment of chest wall diseases
    2. Describe the clinical signs and treatment for pneumothorax and pleural effusion
    3. Contrast the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, management and potential pulmonary complications of specific neuromuscular diseases
13. Describe the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of inhalation and aspiration injuries to the lungs
    1. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of near-drowning
    2. Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and management of smoke inhalation
    3. Describe the management of a patient with carbon monoxide poisoning
    4. Appraise the diagnosis and management of pulmonary embolism
14. Achieve credentialing as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider.