Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE147   19976-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/25/97
HCE147 19976-99999 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Advanced Cardiovascular Skills II
Emphasis on refinement of clinical skills in cardiovascular techniques. Particular elaboration of diagnostic techniques: hemodynamic monitoring, ultrasound (Doppler) peripheral testing, cardiac catheterization, angiography, cardiopulmonary physiology. Prerequisites: HCE143. Corequisites: HCE146.
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HCE147   19976-99999 Advanced Cardiovascular Skills II
1. Describe the functions and dosage of common cardiovascular drugs used in various cardiac conditions. (I)
2. Assist or administer and participate in analysis of data for cardiovascular tests: hemodynamic monitoring, ultrasound (Doppler) peripheral testing, cardiac catheterization, angiography, and cardiopulmonary physiology. (II)
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HCE147   19976-99999 Advanced Cardiovascular Skills II
    I. Specific Cardiovascular Drugs
        A. Antiarrhythmia
        B. Congestive heart failure
        C. Diuretics
        D. Autonomic nervous system
        E. Angina pectoris
        F. Coagulation alteration
        G. Hypertension
        H. Blockage of calcium channel
        I. Inhibition of angiotension
      II. Specific Cardiovascular Tests
          A. Hemodynamic monitoring
            1. Manometer calibration
            2. Transducer pressure baseline
            3. Right heart central venous pressure
            4. Pulmonary artery pressure
              a. Pulmonary artery catheter
              b. In-line pressure transducer
              c. Determination of catheter position
              d. Monitor cardiac output
            5. Arterial pressure
              a. Intraflow IV line
              b. In-line pressure transducer
            6. Chest drainage
          B. Ultrasound (Doppler) peripheral testing
            1. Systolic blood pressure
            2. Pulse check above and below injection site
            3. Evaluation of femoral artery with intra-aortic balloon
            4. Peripheral vascular blood flow
          C. Cardiac catheterization
            1. Right side of heart
            2. Left side of heart
            3. Pressure measurements
              a. Atrial pressure
              b. Ventricular pressure
            4. Blood oxygen measurements
            5. Determination of cardiac output
          D. Angiography
            1. Assist physician in radiopaque catheter insertion
            2. Assist in introduction of contrast medium
            3. Assist radiographer as necessary
          E. Cardiopulmonary physiology
            1. Anatomy of the respiratory system
            2. Mechanics and physiology of respiratory system
            3. Control of respiration
            4. Oxygen and carbon dioxide transport
            5. Hypoxia and cyanosis
            6. Oxygen administration
            7. Suctioning
            8. Mechanical and manual ventilation
            9. Closed chest drainage
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