Course Description

Hemodynamic Monitoring introduces the student to the theory and application of cardiac output measurement. Arterial line insertion techniques and care, and hazards will also be discussed. Hemodynamic studies will include; insertion, care, and hazards of flow directed balloon tipped catheters and the central venous pressure catheter, along with a discussion of central venous pressures, right atrial pressures, right ventricular pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and pulmonary occluding pressures. This study will also introduce the student to equipment associated with hemodynamic monitoring such as transducers and monitoring of electrocardiograms will be introduced to include; lead application, pharmacology for the cardiovascular problems, and tracing interpretation (3 Lecture hrs/week). F (Prerequisites: Admission to the Respiratory Care program, completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required)
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.