Hi, I'm Kay....
In order to ensure accuracy and reliability in the pressures we obtain from hemodynamic lines, it is essential that line set up, zeroing and calibration is performed correctly. To that end, I have created this course.
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If you are not familiar with my work . . . here's a short bio about the knowledge & experience I have to offer!
Kay Hoppe MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN, PCCN has been a Critical Care Nurse, CNS, and Educational Consultant for 40 years. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. As a staff nurse and CNS, she worked in various ICU, CCU, Burn, and Trauma settings. She has been a national speaker in critical care for over thirty years. Kay has been teaching in the university setting for the past four years.
When she is not teaching, Kay loves to spend time with her daughters, Jenna and Olivia as well as her dogs Milo and Roxy. She also loves spending time outside in her flower gardens.
Upon Completion of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
List the components of a pressure line setup
Describe where the transducer should be leveled and why it is important
Delineate the steps in zeroing the transducer to atmospheric pressure
Identify the important of square wave testing
Describe the impact of an underdampened or overdampened system on the accuracy of pressures including troubleshooting measures to correct each problem
Describe how the nurse can identify and troubleshoot the following monitoring system issues:
- No waveform
- Line fails to flush
- Artifact & catheter whip
- False high reading
- False low reading
- Damped waveform
Course Curriculum
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