RESC 3720L - Mechanical Ventilation 1 Lab
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 42052,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Tori Halavick
Email: tlhalavick@ysu.edu
Course Description
3720L. Mechanical Ventilation 1 Lab. Basic theory and application of mechanical ventilation in critical care areas. Three hours lab. Prereq.: Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program. Coreq.: RESC 3720. 1 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 |
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| Wed | 8/26 | Chpt. 2 and 3 Cairo | How Ventilators Work How each Breath is Delivered |
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| Wed | 9/2 | Lab Practice | ||
| Wed | 9/9 | Chpt. 8 and 9 Cairo | Monitoring MV Initial Patient Assessment Chpt. 8 Cairo Graphics/Waveforms Chpt. 9 Cairo | |
| Wed | 9/16 | Lab Practice | ||
| Wed | 9/23 | Chpt. 10, 12 Cairo | Therapeutic Interventions Correcting/Improving Ventilation Airway Clearance Management Techniques and Therapies in Ventilated Patients |
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| Wed | 9/30 | Comp 1- Vent Setup | ||
| Wed | 10/7 | Lab Practice | ||
| Wed | 10/14 | Comp 2 - Vent Check | ||
| Wed | 10/21 | Lab Practice | Quiz 2 | |
| Wed | 10/28 | Lab Practice | ||
| Wed | 11/4 | Quiz 3- Online Comp 3 - Noninvasive |
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| Wed | 11/11 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 11/18 | Lab Practice | ||
| Wed | 11/25 | No Class | ||
| Wed | 12/2 | Review for Final | Comp 4 - Capnometry- Online | |
| Wed | 12/9 | No Class |
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.