Heart & Lung Assessment Masterclass

OVERVIEW

Learn how to examine the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

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CONTENT

Applied cardio-respiratory anatomy and physiology

Conduction system, cardiac cycle

Auscultatory technique:

  • Using the stethoscope
  • The five auscultatory areas
  • Enhancement and environment

Heart sound dynamics:

  • Basic heart sounds, their origins
  • Electrocardiogram relationship to the sounds
  • Depolarisation and repolarisation

Normal heart sounds:

  • First and second sounds; third and fourth sounds

Abnormal heart sounds:

  • Opening snaps; systolic ejection sounds
  • Murmurs - systolic and diastolic, continuous

Arterial Blood Gases interpretation workshop

Chest X-ray interpretation workshop

Auscultatory areas:

  • Thoracic structures and landmarks;
  • Anterior, lateral and posterior chest wall surfaces

Auscultatory technique:

  • Normal breath sounds
  • Abnormal and diminished breath sounds, crackles, wheezes

Accurately recording your findings

Legal and professional considerations

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

  • Advanced understanding of cardio-respiratory anatomy & physiology
  • Accurate cardiac assessment and record keeping
  • Develop a good understanding of heart and lung sounds

 

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Course Details

Location

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Duration

2 days

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