Common Errors and Artifacts in Hemodynamic Measurements

Authors: Michael Ragosta III, MD and Lawrence W Gimple, MD
Credit/contact hours: .25
Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes
Publication Date: March 8, 2018
Expiration date: March 7, 2027

$25.00

Description:

Hemodynamic pressure recordings can provide valuable information regarding cardiac physiology and pathology. It is important to avoid artifacts and errors in the recording of high-quality pressure tracings. In this exercise, we will review common errors and methods to identify and avoid misleading information.

You Will Learn

To identify common errors in pressure recordings including over-damping, under-damping (“ring” artifact), catheter whip or “fling”, hybrid waveforms, catheter malposition, loose connections, catheter kinks, and/or faulty transducers.
To define the physical principles associated with errors in pressure recordings.
To learn methods to correct errors and to record diagnostic tracings.

Method and medium:

Learners participate in the interactive learning modules by correctly answering multiple choice questions dispersed throughout. Learners will be prompted to try again, if a question is answered incorrectly.The course will open in a new tab – to exit the course, simply close the tab.

$25.00