RESC 3720 - Mechanical Ventilation 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40878,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Tori Halavick
Email: tlhalavick@ysu.edu
Course Description
3720. Mechanical Ventilation 1. Basic theory and application of mechanical ventilation in critical care areas. Two hours lecture. Prereq.: Acceptance into the respiratory care program. Coreq.: RESC 3720L. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Mechanical Ventilation. Physiological and Clinical Applications, 7th Edition | Cairo, J.M. Pilbeams | 9780323551274 |
| Required | Workbook for Mechanical Ventilation. Physiological and Clinical Applications, 7th Edition | Cairo, J.M. Pilbeams | 9780323551267 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8/24 | Introduction to MV I Basic Terms and Concepts Chpt 1 Cairo | Review syllabus Intro to MV 1 |
CH 1 Homework 8/25 CH 2 Homework 8/28 CH 3 Homework 8/28 |
| Mon | 8/31 | Chpt. 4, 5, 6 and 7 Cairo | Establishing the Need for MV Setting the Ventilator and Mode Ventilator Settings/Alarms |
CH 4 Homework 9/1 CH 5 Homework 9/4 |
| Mon | 9/7 | No Class | ||
| Mon | 9/14 | Chpt. 4, 5, 6 and 7 Cairo | Establishing the Need for MV Setting the Ventilator and Mode Ventilator Settings/Alarms |
CH 6 Homework 9/15 CH 7 Homework 9/18 |
| Mon | 9/21 | Chpt. 8 and 9 Cairo | Monitoring MV Initial Patient Assessment Graphics/Waveforms |
Quiz 1 CH 8 Homework 9/22 Terms Assignment 9/23 CH 9 Homework 9/25 |
| Mon | 9/28 | Exam 1 CH 10 Homework 9/30 |
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| Mon | 10/5 | CH 13 and 14, Cairo | ARDS and Ventilator Settings | CH 12 Homework 10/5 CH 13 Homework 10/7 CH 14 Homework 10/9 |
| Mon | 10/12 | CH 16, 17, 18 Cairo | Extrapulmonary Effects of MV Troubleshooting and Problem Solving |
CH 16 Homework 10/12 Quiz 2 10/14 CH 17 Homework 10/14 |
| Mon | 10/19 | CH 44-48 Egans | Respiratory Failure and the need for Support Effects of Positive Pressure MV on Lung Mechanics |
CH 18 Homework 10/19 |
| Mon | 10/26 | CH 19 Cairo CH 49 Egans |
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation | CH 19 Homework 10/26 |
| Mon | 11/2 | CH 19 Cairo CH 49 Egans |
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation | Quiz 3 Due by 11/4 at midnight |
| Mon | 11/9 | Exam 2 | ||
| Mon | 11/16 | Capnography/Capnometry | ||
| Mon | 11/23 | CH 15 Cairo | Sedatives, Analgesics, Paralytics | CH 15 Homework 11/23 |
| Mon | 11/30 | CH 15 Cairo | Sedatives, Analgesics, Paralytics Review for Final |
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| Mon | 12/7 | FINAL EXAM FRIDAY 12/11 1030-1230 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.