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If
you think that hemodynamics is just for the ICU, think
again! In order for you to fully assess a patient's response
to treatments or medications, you must have an understanding
of hemodynamics. "Understand Hemodynamics Today!"
will give you the confidence to effectively manage the
components of hemodynamics.
Do
any of these situations sound familiar?
- Your
patient is taking beta-blockers.
- Dr.
Smith says "we are going to try some afterload
reduction on Mrs. Jones".
- Your
patient has a history of atherosclerosis
- Your
patient has decreased urine output
- Mrs.
Jones' B/P has dropped to 92/70
All
of these patients have alterations in their hemodynamics
and need expert assessment and management.
Many
patients are given IV fluids and vasoactive agents to
normalize their vital signs. However, to adequately manage
patients with altered hemodynamics, the nurse has to look
beyond the vital signs and urine output. Maximizing oxygen
delivery to the tissues should be the goal. The nurse
can do this by increasing pulmonary oxygen exchange, hemoglobin
level, cardiac output, and by decreasing tissue oxygen
demand.
Often
managing all of these variables on a busy nursing floor
is overwhelming, and a simple mental image can help. Using
the analogy of the Ventilation:
Perfusion Train™ makes assessment and treatment
of patients with hemodynamic alterations easier.
Hemodynamics
is best maintained if the nurse considers all of the following:
- Maximizing
all of the components of "The Ventilation:Perfusion
Train"
- How
hemodynamic medications work
- Recognizing
the problems associated with using vasopressors and
IV fluids to manage hemodynamics
- Understanding
that shock is progressive
- Identifying
the early warning signs of shock for prompt intervention
By
understanding all of the components involved in hemodynamics
you can implement a balanced approach to treatment. You
will reduce complications, while improving patient outcomes.
This approach will help you be more efficient and effective
at the same time.
Understand
Hemodynamics Today! uses unique analogies to teach
the complexities of managing hemodynamic alterations.
This course is taught by David W. Woodruff, MSN, RN, CNS, a nationally-known nursing expert and teacher.
Understand
Hemodynamics Today! includes:
The
Ventilation: Perfusion Train
Assessment
and management without invasive monitoring
60-minute
audio CD
Comprehensive
handbook
Case
Studies
“The
IV pump analogy is simply ingenious!
This
is the best hemodynamics presentation I've ever heard!”
Start
understanding hemodynamics today with our audio CD program.
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Audio
CD $15 
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Total
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You'll
"get it", I guarantee it! - 
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