RTH 256 - Cardiopulmonary Diseases II

1. Describe patient assessment in cardiopulmonary or cardiovascular disorders.
2. Describe what clinical manifestations would be exhibited in common neonatal, and pediatric cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular disorders.
3. Identify the pathophysiologic basis for the clinical manifestations associated with cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular disorders.
4. Identify the etiology for the various cardiopulmonary and cardiovascular disorders.
5. Identify the appropriate diagnostic studies necessary to assist in the evaluation of a patient with a cardiopulmonary or cardiovascular disorder.
6. Develop a respiratory care plan based on the information obtained through assessment of the patient.
7. Assess if the respiratory care plan has provided the patient with a cardiopulmonary or cardiovascular disorder, the desired outcome.

1. Neonatal Development
   1. Assessment of the Developing Fetus and the Neonate
   2. Fetal Assessment
   3. Neonatal Assessment
2. Cardiovascular Disorders and Congenital Anomalies of the Newborn
   1. Non-Congenital Cardiovascular Disorders of the Newborn
   2. Congenital Cardiovascular Disorders of the Newborn
   3. Congenital Anomalies of the Newborn
3. Cardiopulmonary Disorders of the Newborn
   1. Respiratory Distress Syndrome
   2. Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
   3. Meconium Aspiration
   4. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
4. Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Disorders
   1. Cystic Fibrosis
   2. Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
   3. Epiglottitis
   4. Bronchiolitis
   5. Diaphragmatic Hernia