Course Description
The student will be introduced to acid-base balance factors which affect the pH and a clinical approach to interpretation of arterial blood gases. Applying blood gas values to patient care will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s)
RESP 1445 with a grade of C or better - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Review Data in the Patient Record
- Interpret arterial blood gas results
- Perform arterial blood gas sticks, line draws and analyzer quality control
- Select procedures to obtain additional data
- Evaluate and monitor patient’s objective and subjective response
Topical Outline
1. Arterial blood gas sticks
2. Arterial line draws
3. Acid-base balance
4. Arterial blood gas interpretation
2. Arterial line draws
3. Acid-base balance
4. Arterial blood gas interpretation