2017 Podcast: Physiology of Hypoxia (ALS/BLS)
1 CE CreditCC

2017 Podcast: Physiology of Hypoxia (ALS/BLS)

Dr. Axene and Matt explore the four types of hypoxia and why the body craves oxygen. They reveal how pulse oximetry can deceive you when CO poisoning, skin pigmentation, or methemoglobinemia are in play.

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Learning Objectives

Define hypoxia and hypoxemia and describe the physiological role of oxygen in cellular energy production.
Identify the four categories of hypoxia and recognize clinical examples of each.
Describe common sources of error in pulse oximetry and explain appropriate assessment strategies to identify a falsely reassuring Sp02 reading.

Course Details

Credit Hours1 hour
Duration60 minutes
Levelintermediate (CC)
AccreditationCAPCE
Access24/7 on-demand

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