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The ABCs of ABGs & Capnography

$79.00

This fun course will provide an organized approach to arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation. Repetitive practice with blood gas interpretation followed by case studies will build clinical confidence in identifying acid/base imbalances. In addition, continuous waveform Capnography and the use of venous blood gases will be discussed. 

Course Details

Course Format: eLearning/Self-directed course
Contact Hours: 3.0
Course Length: 165

This Course Focuses On

  • An organized approach to arterial blood gas interpretation
  • Compensated, uncompensated, partially compensated & mixed blood gases
  • Clinical case studies with treatment application including Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), respiratory failure, kidney injury & electrolyte imbalances
  • The use of continuous waveform Capnography as a clinical monitoring adjunct

Learning Objectives

  • Review normal and abnormal arterial blood gas values
  • Describe common acid/base imbalances and treatments
  • Discuss clinical situations where it is appropriate to use venous blood gases
  • Analyze case examples with treatment strategies
  • Discuss the integration of Capnography into care

Additional Information

What's Included

  • 1 year unlimited 24/7 access to the online course
  • 3.0 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 3.0 contact hours

Course Refund Policy

Once the purchase for the course is made and accessed online, there are no refunds available.

Course Agenda

Course Introduction & Overview - 5:10 mins

Module 1: Compensation & An Easy Approach to Interpretation - 16:46 mins

Module 2: Respiratory & Metabolic Acid/Base Imbalances - 11:48 mins

Module 3: ABG Interpretation Practice - 21:13 mins

Module 4: Cases - 32:55 mins

Module 5: Capnography Part 1 - 34:42 mins

Module 6: Capnography Part 2 - 

Module 7: Wrap-Up & Next Steps - 

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