 Advanced Hemodynamics
7:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This class will explore PA catheter tracings in more detail
after first establishing a common knowledge base in troubleshooting
and zeroing. We will examine tracings as related to clinical
situations such as mitral valve changes and cardiac tamponade
for example. This class will offer VO2, LV and RV stroke index
formulas. This will be done primarily through a case study
approach.
COURSE
CRITERIA
*Attend entire course.
*Complete instructor evaluation and post-test.
COURSE
FEE
$90 SSNA
$120 Non SSNA
(check payable to CHW)
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able
to:
- Describe
the physiologic determinants of cardiac output, arterial
pressure and oxygen delivery.
- Determine
accurate balance and zeroing of a PA catheter.
- Recognize
"a" and "v" waves on the pulmonary artery tracings.
- Apply
pulmonary artery measurements to clinical settings.
- Discuss
the accuracy of hemodynamic data in patients on the following
modes of ventilation: SIMV, AC, PEEP, spontaneous.
- Describe
the hemodynamic effects of the following medications: amrionone,
nitroglycerine, dopamine, dobutamine, capoten, norepinephrine,
epinephrine, and neosynephrine.
- Describe
several troubleshooting methods for PA catheter tracings.
COURSE
COORDINATOR
Kevin Floyd, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N.
Educational Consultant in Critical Care Nursing
Robert Stewart, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.N.
CHW – Mercy General Hospital
COURSE
INFORMATION
Upon receipt of the registration form, a confirmation letter
stating course date, time and location will be sent. If you
do not receive confirmation in approximately 2 weeks, please
contact our office immediately. Your confirmation letter will
act as an acknowledgment of enrollment in the course. If you
have questions prior to class, please call (877) 989-3222.
(toll free)
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
Registration is by mail only and will be accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis. Hospital facilitators may fax registration
materials.
 Printable
Registration Form
C.E. INFORMATION
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing,
CEP #07960, for 7 contact hours.
REFUNDS
The registration fee will be refunded provided notice of cancellation
is given in writing 14 days prior to course date. The registration
fee will be refunded in full if for any reason, the Continuing
Education Consortium cancels the program.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call (916) 733-6333
Fax (916) 733-6286
e-mail
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