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TCC Catalog 2012-13 
    
TCC Catalog 2012-13 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RET2442 Cardiopulmonary Hemodynamics

2 credit hour(s) | Fall
This is a more in-depth look at the cardiovascular system, with a review of the pulmonary system. The course will detail diagnostics and therapeutics related to these systems. These will include various types of pressure monitoring, cardiac output monitoring, intra-aortic balloon pumping, open heart and thoracic surgery, fluid and electrolytes and pharmacologic intervention. Critical thinking skills are applied with assessment, monitoring and management of the patient with hemodynamic instabilities. Contact: 2 hours per week. Course will not count toward credit for the A.A. degree.