 Basic Hemodynamics
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This course covers assessment and intervention using hemodynamic parameters measured from pulmonary artery (swan), triple lumen, and arterial monitoring systems. Included will be monitoring system setup and maintenance; waveform analysis; pressure, SVR, CO value interpretation; SVO2 and continuous cardiac output monitoring.
This course is intended for nurses who are either unfamiliar or need a review of the fundamental concepts of Basic Hemodnymaics. Vasoactive drugs will be covered.
COURSE
CRITERIA
*Attend entire course.
*Complete instructor evaluation and post-test.
COURSE
FEE
$90 SSNA
$120 Non SSNA
(check payable to CHW)
Students enrolled in ECCO are pre-paid
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.
- 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: amiodarone, lidocaine, digoxin, nitroglycerine, nitroprusside dopamine, dobutamine, milrinone, 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
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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