Monitoring Matters
A four week online tutored CPD course with Colette Jolliffe
Week 1
What are we Monitoring and Why?
- What anaesthesia does to the patient and what we can do about it
- Monitoring depth of anaesthesia
- Temperature monitoring
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand why good monitoring is essential for safe anaesthesia
- Understand the challenges of monitoring depth of anaesthesia
- Appreciate the importance of monitoring body temperature and the consequences of hypo- and hyperthermia
Week 2
Monitoring the Respiratory System
- Capnography
- Pulse oximetry
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the physiology involved in the formation of the capnograph trace
- Interpret normal and abnormal capnograph traces
- Understand the physiology behind pulse oximetry, and its limitations
- Confidently troubleshoot abnormal capnography traces and pulse-oximetry readings
Week 3
Monitoring the Cardiovascular System
- Physiology of heart rate and blood pressure control
- The electrocardiogram
- Blood pressure monitoring
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand the causes of heart rate and blood pressure changes during anaesthesia
- Describe how the electrocardiogram is generated
- Interpret the electrocardiogram
- Understand the different techniques for measuring blood pressure
- Interpret blood pressure readings and understand causes of inaccurate readings
Week 4
Monitoring with Blood Work and Troubleshooting Equipment
- Blood gas and acid-base
- Glucose monitoring and other tests
- Monitor-related artefacts and technical problems
Learning objectives:
By the end of this week, delegates should be able to:
- Understand when blood gas analysis is useful
- Interpret blood gas analyses in the light of the patient’s history and clinical problems
- Decide when glucose monitoring and other tests during anaesthesia are important
- Troubleshoot monitor-related issues
CPD Course Content
Modules
Status
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Welcome
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Week 1 - What are we Monitoring and Why? Available on: 15/01/2024 12:00 am
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Week 2 - Monitoring the Respiratory System Available on: 22/01/2024 12:00 am
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Week 3 - Monitoring the Cardiovascular System Available on: 29/01/2024 12:00 am
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Week 4 - Monitoring with Blood Work & Troubleshooting Equipment Available on: 05/02/2024 12:00 am
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Feedback Available on: 05/02/2024 12:00 am
Monitoring Matters
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