Arterial Puncture & Blood Gas Interpretation
M&K Update Ltd
Delivery Method: Blended Skills training for obtaining an arterial blood sample and interpretation of blood gas results. Due to the practical nature of the day places are limited.
COURSE CONTENT
- Arterial Puncture
- Practical workshop - site selection
- Review of infection control aspects
- Inaccuracies and complications
- Arterial puncture procedure
- Getting it right, dangers and complications
- Practical workshop - technique & theory assessment
- Legal and professional responsibilities
- Blood Gas Interpretation
- Arterial blood gases metabolic and respiratory acidosis and alkalosis
- Step by step guide to ABG result Interpretation
- The ABG result and its impact on diagnosis and treatment rationale
AIMS / OUTCOMES
- Understand what ABG samples measure and how to interpret the result
- Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy of arteries
- Perform and be aware of dangers and complications of this invasive technique
- To safely work towards competence
Dates available on arrangement
M&K Update Ltd can also create this course for you on arrangement at your workplace.
Inhouse training (at your location) for groups, our fees are per course and we stipulate a course maximum capacity (there is no minimum number)
£170.00 (inc VAT)
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