Course Details
Course Format: eLearning/Self-directed course
Contact Hours: 9.0
Course Length: 519 minutes
What's Included
- 1 year unlimited access 24/7 to the online course
- 9.0 Contact Hours
- Downloadable PDF Study Guide
- Printable CE Certificate
Accreditation
Nicole Kupchik Consulting, Inc. is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #16363. This program is approved for 9.0 contact hours.
Learning Objectives
Foundational Concepts of Hemodynamics
- Discuss normal anatomy of the heart
- Describe the cardiac cycle
- Describe normal coronary perfusion
- Discuss basic hemodynamic concepts
Blood Pressure
- Discuss the determinants of blood pressure
- Describe how the SNS & RAAS systems assist in compensation
- Discuss the role of arterial lines in critical care
Pulmonary Artery Catheter
- Discuss the appropriate patient population to utilize a pulmonary artery catheter
- Describe the various ports & lumens on the PA Catheter
- Discuss contraindications
- Describe set up & insertion of the catheter
- Analyze & interpret CVP & PAOP waveforms
Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Describe the latest literature on fluid choice
- Discuss the concepts of preload & fluid responsiveness
- Describe how to perform the passive leg raise test
- Discuss the implications of fluid over & under-resuscitation
- Describe the accuracy of non-invasive hemodynamic technology in determining fluid responsiveness
- Analyze fluid management using evidence-based research to support critical decision through case examples
Functional Hemodynamics/Arterial Line Technologies
- Review arterial line technologies
- Discuss how these devices are incorporated clinically
- Discuss limitations of arterial line derived hemodynamics
Medications Used for Hemodynamic Support
- Discuss commonly used vasopressor, positive inotrope & vasodilating medications
- Describe the mechanism of action, dosage ranges & adverse effects of vasopressors, positive inotropes & vasodilators
Putting It All Together
- Apply hemodynamic & medication knowledge learned throughout the course using case studies
Additional Information
Conditions of Use
When signing up for an online course, the named individual completing the form ("student") will be the person completing the online course. Only one person (the "student") may use the service account. The student must keep the account and password confidential, and may not authorize any third party to access or use the service on their behalf. The student also agrees to not reproduce or re-distribute the course in any form.
Course Refund Policy
Our policy is valid for a period of 30 calendar days from the date of the purchase. If the period of 30 days has lapsed since the purchase, we can't, unfortunately, offer you a refund. In addition, once the course has been accessed, there are no refunds available.
Course Expiration Time Zone
Access to the course expires 1 year after purchase, regardless of when the course is accessed. Please note, courses are set to expire at 00:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) on the expiry date.
For example, students in Pacific Standard Time (UTC 8 hrs ahead), will find their class expires at 4:00 PM PST. Due to the major time difference, we have set all courses to expire on day 366 so you receive a full year of access plus a few bonus hours.
Extension Policy
All courses will be limited to a maximum of one extension. The one-time extension is valid for 6 months @ 40% of the full cost of the course. Extension requests must be received via email at [email protected].
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