By the end of this module you will have an understanding of:
- The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
- What common cardiac problems our patients have
- How to carry out an in-depth cardiovascular assessment
- A brief overview of some cardiac medications used that your patient may be receiving and their side effects
- What chest drains and pacing wires are and why they are used
- When to escalate your worries and how
Please feel free to make notes throughout to assist you when on shift
We shall consolidate your learning with a practical study day once this module is completed.
This should take you approximately 2 hours to complete