HLTH 2573 - Arterial Blood Gases

Delivery Online, self-paced

Course Description

This in-depth course examines the basic principles of chemistry and physics related to blood gases and the physiology of respiration. The interpretation, collection and sampling of blood gases, and non-invasive measurements, are examined with particular emphasis on clinical applications.

Learning outcomes

Describe electrode theories and sampling techniques.
Describe and define characteristics of internal and external respiration.
Describe hypoxemia, acidosis and various types of shunting.
Define acid base regulation and interpret results.
Describe noninvasive methods of blood gas monitoring.
Interpret case studies.

Course topics

Module A: Describe Arterial Blood Gases
Module B: Describe Blood Gas Classification
Module C: Describe Blood Gas Sampling Errors
Module D: Describe Blood Gas Electrodes and Quality Assurance
Module E: Describe Accuracy Checks and Metabolic Acid-Base Indices
Module F: Describe Oxygenation and External Respiration
Module G: Describe Oxygen Transport and Internal Respiration
Module H: Describe Acid-Base Homeostasis
Module I: Describe Hypoxemia and Shunting
Module J: Describe the Treatment of Hypoxemia and Shunting
Module K: Describe the Assessment and Intervention of Hypoxia
Module L: Describe the Regulation of Acids, Bases and Electrolytes
Module M: Describe the Differential Diagnosis of Acid-Base Disturbances
Module N: Describe Mixed Acid-Base Disturbances and Treatments
Module O: Describe Noninvasive Blood Gas Monitoring
Module P: Complete Arterial Blood Gas Case Studies

Required text and materials

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

Malley, W. J. (2005). Clinical Blood Gases: Assessment and Intervention. (2nd Ed.). Elsevier Saunders Company.
Type: Textbook. ISBN: 9780721684222 / 9780323277471

Note: A print or fixed-layout version, or e-textbook via the publisher, is strongly recommended to ensure alignment with the course materials.

Assessments

Please be aware that should your course have a final exam, you are responsible for the fee to the online proctoring service, ProctorU, or to the in-person approved Testing Centre. Please contact exams@tru.ca with any questions about this.

In order to successfully complete this course, students must obtain at least 50% on the mandatory final exam and 50% overall.

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

Midterm 1	25%
Midterm 2	25%
Mandatory Final Exam	50%
Total	100%

Prerequisites

Recommended: A minimum of a two-year health care diploma program and a sound knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology are strongly recommended.

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Arterial Blood Gases

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Canadian in BC/YT non-credit	$671.78	Click here to get more information
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3 credits

Open Learning faculty member information

An Open Learning faculty member is available to assist students. Students will receive the necessary contact information at the start of the course.