Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics

Catalog description

This is a more in-depth look at the cardiovascular system, with a review of the pulmonary system. The course will detail diagnostics and therapeutics related to these systems. These include various types of pressure monitoring, cardiac output monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumping, open heart and thoracic surgery, fluid and electrolytes and pharmacologic intervention. Critical-thinking skills are applied with assessment, monitoring and management of the patient with hemodynamic instabilities.