RT 207 - Cardiopulmonary PathophysiologyCredits: 3
Presents the cause, clinical presentation, and treatment of common cardiopulmonary diseases.
Prerequisite(s): RT 150 with a minimum grade of "C"
Corequisite(s): RT 212 , RT 214 , RT 216 , RT 226 , RT 229 , RT 231
Lecture Hours: 45 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No
Outcomes and Objectives 1. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Explain the Etiology of:
1. Kyphoscoliosis
2. Chest Trauma
B. Describe the major pathologic changes associated with
1. Kyphoscoliosis
2. Chest Trauma (a. Chest wall injuries, b. Lung injuries, c. Cardiovascular injuries, d.Diaphragmatic injuries, e. Delayed complications)
C. Describe the clinical presentation of:
1. Kyphoscoliosis
2. Chest Trauma
D. Explain the treatment or management of:
1. Kyphoscoliosis
2. Chest Trauma
2. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Distinguish between a transudate and an exudate.
B. Explain the etiology of a:
1. Transudative effusion
2. Exudative effusion
3. Empyema
4. Chylothorax
5. Hemothorax
C. Describe the major pathologic changes associated with pleural effusion.
D. Describe the clinical presentation associated with pleural effusion.
E. Describe the treatment of pleural effusion.
F. Explain the classification of pneumothorax.
G. Describe the etiology of pneumothorax.
H. Describe the major pathologic changes associated with pneumothorax.
I. Describe the clinical presentation associated with pneumothorax.
J. Describe the treatment of pneumothorax.
3. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe various causes of airway obstruction.
B. Define:
1. C.O.P.D.
2. Chronic bronchitis
3. Emphysema
4. Bronchiectasis
C. Describe the etiology of:
1. Chronic bronchitis
2. Emphysema
3. Asthma
4. Bronchiectasis
D. List the normal levels of serum alpha1 protease inhibitor.
E. Characterize serum alpha1 protease inhibitor levels by phenotype.
F. Describe the pathophysiology of:
1. Chronic bronchitis
2. Emphysema
3. Asthma
4. Bronchiectasis
G. Describe the two classifications of emphysema:
1. Panlobular
2. Centrilobular
H. Describe the clinical presentation of:
1. Chronic bronchitis
2. Emphysema
3. Asthma
4. Bronchiectasis
I. Based on clinical features, distinguish between:
1. Chronic bronchitis
2. Emphysema
3. Asthma
4. Bronchiectasis
J. Describe the management of:
1. Chronic bronchitis
2. Emphysema
3. Asthma
4. Bronchiectasis
4. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe the various etiological factors associated with pneumonia.
B. Describe the features that characterize the various etiological factors.
C. Identify the treatment for the various etiological factors.
D. Explain the pathophysiology associated with pneumonia.
E. Describe the clinical presentation associated with pneumonia.
F. Describe the management of patients with pneumonia.
G. Explain the term "atypical pneumonia."
5. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. For each of the following:
1. Guillian-Barre Syndrome describe the: Incidence, Prevalence, Typical onset, Etiology,
Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Clinical presentation, Management
2. Myasthenia Gravis describe the: ncidence, Prevalence, Typical onset, Etiology,
Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Clinical presentation, Management
B. State the infectious agents associated with Guillian-Barre Syndrome.
C. Characterize and describe the clinical presentation of the following muscular or neuromuscular disease/disorders:
1. Diaphragmatic paralysis
2. Spinal disorders
3. Botulism
4. Tetnus
5. Muscular dystrophy
6. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Identify the risk factors associated with ARDS.
B. Describe the pathophysiology of ARDS.
C. Describe the role each of the following plays in the pathophysiology of ARDS:
1. Neutrophils
2. Complement
3. Leukotrienes
4. O2 Radicals
5. Tumor necrosis factor
6. Surfactant deficiency
D. Describe the typical clinical course of ARDS.
E. Describe the clinical presentation of ARDS.
F. Explain the management of ARDS, including:
1. Mechanical ventilation
2. Fluid balance
3. Corticosteroids
G. Identify complications associated with ARDS.
7. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe the etiology of the following diseases:
1. Asbestosis
2. Silicosis
3. Coal Worker's Pneumoconiosis
B. Describe the pathophysiology of the following diseases:
1. Asbestosis
2. Silicosis
3. Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis
C. Describe the clinical presentation of the following dieases:
1. Asbestosis
2. Silicosis
3. Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis
D. Describe the management of the following diseases:
1. Asbestosis
2. Silicosis
3. Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis
8. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism.
B. Describe the clinical presentation of pulmonary embolism with and without infarction.
C. Explain the differential diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
D. Describe the mortality associated with pulmonary embolism.
E. Describe the management of pulmonary embolism including:
1. Prophylactic therapy
2. Treatment of an embolus: a. 02, b. Analgesics, c. Vasoactive medications,d.
Anticoagulants, e. Thrombolytic agents, f. Surgery
9. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe the etiology of ischemic heart disease.
B. Describe the pathophysiology of ischemic heart disease.
C. Describe the major risk factors of ischemic heart disease.
D. Describe the clinical presentation of ischemic heart disease.
E. Describe the treatment of ischemic heart disease.
F. Describe the etiology of heart failure.
G. Describe the pathophysiology of heart failure.
H. Describe the clinical presentation of heart failure.
I. Describe the treatment of heart failure.
10. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe the following for smoke inhalation and burn injuries:
1. Etiology
2. Pathophysiology
3. Clinical presentation
4. Respiratory care
5. Other treatment
11. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Define:
1. Drowning
2. Near drowning
B. Describe the following for a near drowning:
1. Pathophysiology
2. Clinical presentation
3. Initial assessment
4. Respiratory care
5. Other treatment
12. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe the following of lung cancer:
1. Etiology
2. Pathology
3. Clinical presentation
4. Diagnosis
5. Treatment
6. Prognosis
13. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Describe the following for postoperative atelectasis:
1. Etiology
2. Pathophysiology
3. Clinical presentation
4. Respiratory care
14. Demonstrate, through successful completion of written examination, the ability to:
A. Define:
1. Sleep apnea
2. Sleep hypopnea
3. Respiratory disturbance index
4. Upper airway resistance syndrome
5. Central sleep apnea
6. Mixed apnea
B. Describe the following of sleep apnea:
1. The changes in breathing pattern seen in REM and NREM sleep.
2. Pathophysiology
3. Clinical Presentation
4. Treatment
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