Overview
This foundational course is designed for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, including nurses, critical care specialists, emergency medicine physicians, MBBS and AYUSH doctors, and any clinical staff involved in patient monitoring. Since pulse oximetry is a universal standard of care, often called the fifth vital sign, mastering its application and interpretation is essential for ensuring patient safety.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of this non-invasive method for monitoring arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2). Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the underlying principles, including the physics of light absorption by hemoglobin and how to interpret the plethysmographic waveform. Critically, the training moves beyond basic operation to address the numerous factors that can compromise accuracy. It covers troubleshooting common artifacts from motion or poor perfusion and details limitations in challenging scenarios like anemia or carbon monoxide poisoning.
What You'll Gain
- Introduction to pulse oximetry
- Physiology of oxygen transport and utilization
- Pulse oximeter: Components and function
- Interpreting pulse oximetry readings and clinical significance
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
Special Features
- Designed by the medical professionals and biomedical engineering experts from across India.
- Program is divided into various modules that are further divided into various sub-modules that participants could learn at their own pace.
- Blended online mode includes interactive activities and exercises for better learning.
Course Eligibility: For Allied / Paramedical / Nursing / Medical students
Course Sub Eligibility: All healthcare professionals, including nurses,Critical Care Nurses, Intensivists and Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, MBBS doctor, AYUSH doctor and other clinical staff.
Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of pulse oximetry, a non-invasive technology crucial for monitoring blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate across various clinical and home settings. It delves into the fundamental principles of how pulse oximeters work, including the physics of light absorption by oxygenated and deoxygenated haemoglobin. You'll explore the components of pulse oximeters, from the light-emitting diodes to the photodetector, and learn how they are used in both transmissive and reflective measurement techniques.
Curriculum
This module introduces the fundamental concept of pulse oximetry as a non-invasive tool for monitoring oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate. It traces the historical development of pulse oximetry and highlights its significance as an early warning device in various clinical and home settings. The module emphasizes the importance of understanding the device's capabilities and limitations for effective patient assessment.
This module explores the physiological basis of oxygen transport and utilization within the human body. It explains the crucial role of haemoglobin in carrying oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. The module also discusses the oxyhaemoglobin dissociation curve and how various factors can affect oxygen binding and release.
This module provides a detailed look at the physical components of a pulse oximeter, including the probe and the monitor. It delves into the operational principles, explaining how red and infrared light absorption differences are used to calculate SpO2, applying concepts like the Beer-Lambert Law. The module also differentiates between transmission and reflection pulse oximetry techniques and explores different types of probes and their applications.
This module focuses on the interpretation of pulse oximetry data and its clinical implications. It covers normal and critical SpO2 values and how to correlate readings with the patient's overall condition and other clinical findings. The module also discusses factors that can interfere with accuracy, such as skin pigmentation, motion, and abnormal haemoglobin types.
This module equips participants with practical skills for troubleshooting common pulse oximeter issues, performing routine maintenance, and educating patients effectively. It also covers infection control practices and safety precautions related to pulse oximetry.
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This course is open to All healthcare professionals, including nurses, Critical Care Nurses, Intensivists and Critical Care Physicians, Emergency Medicine Physicians, MBBS doctor, AYUSH doctor and other clinical staff.
1-2 hrs to be complete (self-paced program to be completed within one months after enrolment.
Free of cost.