Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following:
Outcome
Assess the clinical significance of the anatomic and physiologic functions of the cardiopulmonary system.
Outcome
Differentiate between the mechanical and physiologic factors influencing the internal and external process of respiration.
Outcome
Apply ventilation/perfusion relationships to clinical data.
Outcome
Apply age-related changes to clinical data.
Outcome
Interpret blood gases.
Outcome
Assess the clinical significance of neurological control of ventilation.