STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Describe the purpose of Hemodynamic Monitoring.
- Define preload and afterload.
- Identify factors that affect preload and afterload.
- Differentiate between cardiac output and cardiac index.
- Verbalize indications for Hemodynamic Monitoring.
- Recognizes the necessary equipment needed for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Distinguish “normal” parameters and waveforms for each component of monitoring.
- List therapeutic interventions for preload and afterload problems.
- Determine how to troubleshoot abnormal waveforms.
- List the possible complications associated with hemodynamic monitoring.
- Identify the nursing responsibilities necessary for the individual undergoing invasive hemodynamic monitoring.