Principles of Haemodynamic Monitoring: Noninvasive Monitors

Principles of Haemodynamic Monitoring: Noninvasive Monitors

This session provides information on non-invasive monitoring of the heart. The principles of haemodynomic monitoring are provided and the patients requiring these procedures discussed. The anatomy and physiology of the heart and cardiac system are applied to clarify what physiological processes are being measured and observed. Information is provided on when to use non-invasive monitors (NIBIPs) in preference to invasive monitoring. Central venous pressure (CVP) waveforms are analysed and discussed. Arterial waveform analysis is provided.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Non-invasive cardiac monitors - NIBIPs
• Central venous pressure - CVP waveforms
• Arterial waveform analysis
• Common cardiac arrhythmias
• Atrial and ventricular arrhythmias

James McVeigh is an authorised nurse practitioner in high dependency nursing. Jim is the coordinator of the Heart Failure Service at the Prince of Wales hospital, Sydney, Australia. He was a founding member of the Australian Nurse Practitioner Association. Jim is the Chair of the Cardiac Nurses Working Group within the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand. Jim’s postgraduate qualifications are: Coronary Care Certificate, Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) and a Master of Clinical Nursing.

Speaker name: James McVeigh

Recorded: 16 Apr 2010

Listening time: 39 Mins

Conference: Basic High Dependency Nursing

Session in Conference: Principles of haemodynamic monitoring

State: Melbourne, Australia

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