Keith Varnes

1. Recognize normal value ranges for common hematology tests.
2. Explain the implications of abnormal values from common hematology tests.
3. Recognize normal value ranges for common blood chemistry tests.
4. Explain the implications of abnormal values from common blood chemistry tests.

Learning Objectives:

1) Explain the etiologies, manifestations, & management of shock.
2) Describe specific agents used to maintain blood pressure, fluid balance, & pH, along with their actions, effects & complications.

Explain the etiologies, pathophysiology, manifestations, diagnosis and management of hemoglobin abnormalities

Identify treatment options for Acute Coronary Syndrome

Identify treatment options for stroke.

Identify heart rhythms associated with cardiac emergencies.

Discriminate between treatment algorithms for bradycardia, tachycardia, cardiac arrest, and ROSC.