Heart & Lung Assessment Masterclass
Duration: 2 Day(s)
CPD Hours: 16
Start Time: 09:15
End Time: 16:30
OVERVIEW
Learn how to examine the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.
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Past course delegates
CONTENT
Applied cardio-respiratory anatomy and physiology
Conduction system, cardiac cycle
Auscultatory technique:
- Using the stethoscope
- The five auscultatory areas
- Enhancement and environment
Heart sound dynamics:
- Basic heart sounds, their origins
- Electrocardiogram relationship to the sounds
- Depolarisation and repolarisation
Normal heart sounds:
- First and second sounds; third and fourth sounds
Abnormal heart sounds:
- Opening snaps; systolic ejection sounds
- Murmurs - systolic and diastolic, continuous
Arterial Blood Gases interpretation workshop
Chest X-ray interpretation workshop
Auscultatory areas:
- Thoracic structures and landmarks;
- Anterior, lateral and posterior chest wall surfaces
Auscultatory technique:
- Normal breath sounds
- Abnormal and diminished breath sounds, crackles, wheezes
Accurately recording your findings
Legal and professional considerations
AIMS AND OUTCOMES
- Advanced understanding of cardio-respiratory anatomy & physiology
- Accurate cardiac assessment and record keeping
- Develop a good understanding of heart and lung sounds
ATTENDED BY
- Nurses
- Paramedics
- Pharmacists
- Cardiac Physiologist and Technicians
- Allied Health Professionals
