General Care Monitoring and Instrumentation ((2 credit hours))

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Presents various physiological parameters measured in low and mid-acuity situations typically encountered in general care settings along with the instrumentation used to obtain such information. Focuses on how the technology works and how to evaluate its performance and safety. Emphasis is given to a variety of medical technologies including scales, thermometers, general electrocardiograph monitors, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and spirometers. Lecture/Laboratory: 2.0 credits (37.5 contact hours).