Arterial Blood Gases and Acid-Base Balance
Drawing, analyzing and interpreting blood gases to judge oxygenation, ventilation and acid-base status.
RESP-210 Year 2 3 credits 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Respiratory Therapy
Course content
- 1Why blood gases matterComing
- 2Arterial puncture and samplingComing
- 3Arterial linesComing
- 4Blood gas analyzers and quality controlComing
- 5Assessing oxygenationComing
- 6Acid-base physiologyComing
- 7Respiratory acidosis and alkalosisComing
- 8Metabolic acidosis and alkalosisComing
- 9Mixed disorders and compensationComing
- 10Venous and capillary gasesComing
- 11Co-oximetryComing
- 12Blood gas interpretation practiceComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Drawing, analyzing and interpreting blood gases to judge oxygenation, ventilation and acid-base status.
Part of the Health Sciences stream, typically taken in year 2.