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Arterial Puncture & Blood Gas Interpretation
Skills training for obtaining an arterial blood sample and interpretation of blood gas results. Due to the practical nature of the day places are limited.
Course Content
Arterial Puncture
Practical workshop - site selection
Review of infection control aspects
Inaccuracies and complications
Arterial puncture procedure
Getting it right, dangers and complications
Practical workshop – technique & theory assessment
Legal and professional responsibilities
Blood Gas Interpretation
Arterial blood gases: metabolic and respiratory acidosis and alkalosis
Step by step guide to ABG result Interpretation
The ABG result and its impact on diagnosis and treatment rationale
Aims/Outcomes
- Understand what ABG samples measure and how to interpret the result
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Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy of arteries
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Perform and be aware of dangers and complications of this invasive technique
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To safely work towards competence
This course will be attended by
- Nurses
- Physiotherapists
- Operating Department Practitioners
- Junior Doctors
- Cardiac Physiologist
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