Principles of Invasive Hemodynamics

The purpose of this (1) hour course is to inform the healthcare provider about the fundamentals of hemodynamic monitoring and the devices used to evaluate these vital functions.

By the end of this course, you will have the skills to:

✔️ Discuss the indications for invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

✔️ Delineate hemodynamic values for pulmonary artery catheter, arterial line, and central venous pressure monitoring.

✔️ Describe three steps to ensure waveform accuracy.

✔️ Compare preload, afterload, and contractility when determining cardiac function.