| (1 cr.) This course is the first of a three-semester
sequence exploring the physical principles of
measurements, operation of breathing circuits and
mechanical ventilation. Students spend time in the
lab setting up and running experiments, collecting
data and building PowerPoint presentations that
are delivered in class. Labs begin with the study
of pressure measurements, flow and resistance,
laminar and turbulent flow, Venturi principles,
setting gas flows and concentrations,
investigating carbon dioxide absorption,
solubility and diffusivity of gases, time
constants, compliance and resistance of breathing
circuits, the circle breathing system, mechanical
ventilation, and Mapleson breathing systems. Labs
are built to complement material covered in
courses ANE 520 Physical and Chemical Principles
of Anesthesia and ANE 550 Anesthesia Delivery
Systems.
Every Year, Summer |
