Arterial blood gas and physiotherapy supplementary independent study material for physiotherapy students
Bendandi, Christina (2019)
Bendandi, Christina
2019
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019120424660
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2019120424660
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This thesis is created to enhance physiotherapy students knowledge in the topic of arterial blood gases by compiling information into a study package which can be used alongside the current curricula provided by Satakunta University of Applied Sciences. The aim of this thesis is to provide a comprehensive introduction into this topic; concerning arterial blood gases with physiotherapeutic viewpoint. This is done by providing reading material in a PDF file on the topic along with a short self-quiz questionnaire and practice material to test knowledge on subject independently to promote learning. The material in this thesis and study package was gathered by a literature review through combining information from various medical and academic sources.
Arterial blood gases are a reliable and swift way of assessing an individual’s current state of health and are commonplace to test within both the emergency room and intensive care unit. In this study package, information on how, when, and why arterial blood gasses are tested, the physiology and chemistry behind influencing factors, as well as information on how to interpret results and use these in a physio-therapeutic practice will be explained in common language to promote self-learning. This aims to provide self-study material to prepare physiotherapist students who wish to work within these sectors with comprehensive knowledge on the topic of arterial blood gases.
Arterial blood gases are a reliable and swift way of assessing an individual’s current state of health and are commonplace to test within both the emergency room and intensive care unit. In this study package, information on how, when, and why arterial blood gasses are tested, the physiology and chemistry behind influencing factors, as well as information on how to interpret results and use these in a physio-therapeutic practice will be explained in common language to promote self-learning. This aims to provide self-study material to prepare physiotherapist students who wish to work within these sectors with comprehensive knowledge on the topic of arterial blood gases.