ANES 4011 - Hemodynamic and Physiological Monitoring

Course Description

This course establishes the relationship between cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology and the technical aspects of hemodynamic monitoring. Included in this course is the study of preoperative assessment and preparation of the patient, monitoring during anesthesia, general anesthesia techniques and postoperative care of the patient. On completion of this course, students should be able to understand the techniques and equipment involved in hemodynamic monitoring and their role in the assessment and treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease.

Note: This advanced studies course is designed for allied health professionals who work in critical-care environments. ANES 4011 is part of TRU's Anesthesia Assistant Diploma Program. It is assumed that students enrolling in this course have a basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and blood gases.

Learning outcomes

• Describe the anatomy and physiology and physical assessment techniques for the cardiovascular system.
• Describe the technical components of hemodynamic monitoring.
• Outline the various monitoring techniques for venous and arterial systems, the pulmonary artery, cardiac output, and oxygenation.
• Describe hemodynamic monitoring for pediatric and cardiac disease patients.

Course topics

• Module A: Describe the Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
• Module B: Physical Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
• Module C: Describe the Technical Components of Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Module D: Describe Arterial Pressure Monitoring
• Module E: Describe Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
• Module F: Describe Pulmonary Artery Pressure Monitoring
• Module G: Describe Cardiac Output Monitoring
• Module H: Describe Monitoring of Oxygenation
• Module I: Describe Hemodynamic Monitoring in Pediatrics
• Module J: Describe Hemodynamic Monitoring in Patients with Cardiac Disease

Required text and materials

Students are responsible for purchasing the required materials on their own:

• Darovic, G. O. (2002). Hemodynamic monitoring: Invasive and non-invasive clinical application. (3rd. ed.) W.B. Saunders.
  Type: Textbook ISBN: 9780721692937
• Butterworth, J., Wasnick, J., & Mackey, D. (2022). Morgan & Mikhail’s clinical anesthesiology. (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill, Lange.
  Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9781260473797 / 9781260473803

Note: This item can be purchased directly from the following link.

Additional requirements

A calculator is required in this course. Students can find detailed information about the hardware, software, and computer skills requirements for the course at http://www.tru.ca/distance/services/learner/technical.html.

Assessments

To successfully complete this course, students must achieve a passing grade of 50% or higher on the overall course, and 50% or higher on the final mandatory exam.

Students applying this course toward any TRU Health Care program may be required to obtain a minimum 60% on the course overall to meet program requirements.

Recommended requisite(s)

It is strongly recommended that the student be an R.R.T., R.N., M.D., or an equally qualified individual with at least one year of clinical experience prior to taking this course.