HEMODYNAMIC MONITORING

Course overview

Explore the basic principles of hemodynamic monitoring in a fun and engaging format. Reviews the basic concepts of heart and lung function, hemodynamic equipment, pressure monitoring of the heart chambers and nursing responsibilities associated with it, and interpretation of hemodynamic data. Course Objectives: * Examine hemodynamic concepts and their relationship to drugs and interventions. * Master complex concepts such as cardiac output, stroke volume, preload, afterload, and contractility. * Describe monitoring equipment and nursing responsibilities related to catheter insertion, monitoring, and trouble shooting. * Differentiate between normal and abnormal heart pressures and their implications. * Explain the concept of mixed venous oxygenation and its implications. * Apply hemodynamic principles to case studies. * Great for the novice and an excellent review for nurses in critical care or step down units! * Finally, a simplified approach to a complex topic! * Waveforms at the end of each chapter allow you to practice your interpretation. * Practice exercises help you review challenging concepts.