Apr 25, 2024  
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Course/Program Inventory

RESP 2435 - Arterial Blood Analysis



Credit hours: 4

Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.

Course Description:
Arterial Blood Analysis provides an in-depth study of the basic physiology of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, interpretation of arterial blood gas values and their application to patient care. 5 hr. Lecture. 5 hr. Lab/wk.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

  1. Interpret common arterial blood gas values.
  2. Recommend possible therapeutic interventions for specific blood gas values.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions.