DSPE 2253 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at ECC Pediatric Echocardiography Procedures This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Completion of all previous program and support courses with a grade of "C" or better. Current American Heart Association, Class C Basic Life Support certification. Corequisite/Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment in DSPE 2305 and DSAE 1465. Course Description: Advanced pediatric echocardiographic procedures including:12-lead EKG interpretation, transesophageal echocardiography, the use of contrast, intra-operative and interventional techniques. Considerations associated with intensive care of the pediatric patient will be addresses and includes intracardiac monitoring lines, and other accessories of the post-operative patient, pharmacological treatments, and other therapies. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |