THE APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY OF MECHANICAL VENTILATION

MEDICINE 905

Course Description

Focus on the intersection between the physiology of the respiratory system and the mechanical engineering of ventilators, with particular attention to patient-ventilator interactions. Investigate the important physiologic trade-offs inherent in various strategies of mechanical ventilation. Apply these principles to patients with and without underlying pulmonary disease. Finally, evaluate a landmark study on tidal volume in ARDS, with particular attention to the scientific and ethical controversies that surround the trial. This course involves a modicum of physics and math.

Prerequisties

MEDSC-M 810 , MEDSC-M 811 , MEDSC-M 812 , and MEDSC-M 813

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average

Not Reported

No change from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

No change from Historical

A Rate

Not Reported

No change from Historical

Class Size

-11.11% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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