Oxygen Induced Hypercapnia

During the resuscitation of hypoxemic patients, it is often easy to overlook the possible deleterious effects of oxygen therapy. However, during the resuscitation of a patient presenting with an acute exacerbation of COPD, this could be detrimental.

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Course curriculum

1. Part 1 - Introduction
1. Part 2 - Hypoxic Drive Theory
1. Part 3 - Haldane Effect
1. Part 4 - V/Q Mismatch
1. Part 5 - Conclusion

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$5.00
5 lessons
15 minutes

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Course Instructor

Nicholas McManus, DO FAAEM

Emergency Physician, Lake Michigan Emergency Specialists - Assistant Medical Director, Muskegon County Medical Control Authority - Clinical Faculty, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and the West Michigan Emergency Medicine Residency - EMS Track Director, West Michigan Emergency Medicine Residency

Part 1 - Introduction

Part 2 - Hypoxic Drive Theory

Part 3 - Haldane Effect

Part 4 - V/Q Mismatch

Part 5 - Conclusion

About this course