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The purpose of this 7-day course is to provide participants with a core foundation of knowledge essential to the practice of critical care nursing. Following successful completion of this program, nurses will be able to describe key components of critical care nursing practice.

Manual of Neonatal Care is written for neonatal residents, nurse practitioners, and nurses working in neonatal intensive care. In an outline format, it provides information on maternal, fetal, and neonatal problems, as well as common neonatal procedures. One pilot study nurse writes: "This book is written by physicians and ... the main audience targeted seems to be physicians. However, the book does apply to neonatal nurses and I would recommend it for them. It is important for nurses to kn...

PFCC is a major resource for those interested in learning how to recognize critical illness and initiate care for the critically ill pediatric patient. It will also serve as a valuable education tool for those entering the field of pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric critical care and disaster response medicine.

Program Overview: Medical professionals who treat patients with leukemia need to be aware of new data showing improved outcomes for older individuals with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) who receive less intensive therapy; assess options for less intensive therapy and how it can be integrated into practice for older individuals; and discuss new treatment options on the horizon. Presentation and case discussion by a leader in leukemia treatment addressing. - Intensive therapy in older in...

Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support Dates: November 8-9, 2012 Location: Embassy Suites Hotel - St Paul, MN The Pediatric Fundamental Critical Care Support (P-FCCS) program will introduce principles important in the initial care of critically ill or injured pediatric patients to physicians, nurses and other health care providers who are not skilled in pediatric critical care but who must care for such a patient in anticipation of the arrival of a pediatric intensivist or pending t...

Newborn infants are at risk for critical illness, intensive care requiring separation from the mother, long-term deficits and developmental delay when delivered early. Parents are anguished over their baby’s suffering, and are crushed with guilt feelings when delivery before 39 weeks was by choice—and not medically necessary or indicated. Whenever there is harm to the baby, practitioners are at increased risk of malpractice claims. Evidence and professional recommendations against electiv...

Objectives 1. Understand the driving forces behind the development of tele-ICU. 2. Define tele-ICU. 3. Understand the practical aspects of implementing tele-ICU. 4. Review evidence of the effect of tele-ICU on outcomes. 5. Introduce the future directions of tele-ICU.

Course Description & Objectives * Review the issue of H1N1 influenza of severity requiring hospitalization * Review the issue of the subset of hospitalized H1N1 influenza patients requiring ICU care. * Review the characteristics of H1N1 patients requiring ICU care * Review the care administered to H1N1 patients admitted to the ICU. * Review the physiology of lung protective ventilation. * Review the possible clinical implications of the physiological consequ...

Severe sepsis and septic shock present the clinician with a difficult management situation. The patients are usually unstable and may rapidly progress to ARDS, MODS and death. There are evidence-based guidelines available to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. This course outlines some of the current recommendations and suggestions by the Society of Critical Care Medicine and other experts experienced in treating patients with these disorders.

Course Description & Objectives * Review the issue of increasing the intensity of continuous patient monitoring outside of high acuity locations. * Review the impact of such continuous patient monitoring on patient outcomes. * Describe the overall purpose of the SCIP program * Determine the effect of SCIP reporting and postoperative infections * Review the issue of nosocomial gram-negative bacterial infections * Review treatment options for these infections ...

Careful selection of analgesic and sedative medications is essential in critical care. Achieving a balance between patient comfort and safe ventilation involves both science and art. This program will emphasize the importance of teamwork in achieving optimum analgesia and sedation in the ICU. Upon completion of this activity, physicians, nurses, and pharmacists will be able to: * Discuss the importance of the interdisciplinary team and ways to optimize nurse-physician interaction in patien...

Course Description & Objectives * Review the APACHE scoring system, including the active treatment component * Review the potential use of the APACHE system in screening patients to avoid unnecessary ICU admissions * Review the issue of prolonged mechanical ventilation * Review a study of the clinical and financial outcomes of prolonged mechanical ventilation * Determine the incidence of vasospasm in patients with SAH * List the economic burden of patients w...

Course Description & Objectives * Describe the approach used for a cost-minimization analysis * List the median cost savings associated with dexmedetomidine * Describe the primary factors associated with the cost savings * Compare benzodiazepine usage with propofol * Assess current usage of dexmedetomidine * Determine if type of ICU dictates drug usage * Describe the frequency of use of acid-suppressive drug therapy in outpatients and inpatients * ...

Upon completion of this self-learning packet, the participant should be sufficiently familiar with hemodynamic principles to: 1. Define cardiac output, stroke volume, preload, afterload and contractility 2. Describe the technical set-up of intra-arterial and central venous monitoring equipment 3. Discuss the clinical significance of arterial blood pressure and central venous pressure 4. Describe accurate non-invasive arterial blood pressure measurement 5. Discuss clinical indications and...

Course Description & Objectives * List the laboratory tests that are elevated in patients with CAP and positive blood cultures * Describe the laboratory test with the highest degree of accuracy in predicting CAP patients who are bacteremic * Compare the effect of IV ibuprofen compared to placebo on reduction of fever defined as a temperature > 101 degrees F * Assess the safety of IV ibuprofen for short-term administration in patients with a fever. * Describe the ...

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: * Discuss neurological assessment and diagnosis of complications in stroke patients * Recognize common medical complications of acute stroke * Explain the causes of these complications * List recommended medical and nursing responses to these complications

This packet was designed for nursing personnel who care for patients with pulmonary artery catheters in the critical care units. Prerequisites for this packet are a working knowledge of basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular pharmacology, and basic ECG interpretation skills.

The spring 2009 influenza outbreak drew attention to some aspects of influenza and the multiple areas of interactions that should be addressed when considering its epidemic potential. Preventive care is a critical component of controlling influenza infection. Prevention should be a combined effort between care providers, public health agencies, government, the media, and the public.

Autism is one of the most challenging disabilities you'll encounter among pediatric patients. A major developmental disorder of unknown cause, it requires intensive multidisciplinary intervention and lasts a lifetime. No cure exists, but healthcare professionals and families of autistic persons are working hard to forge effective interventions. Learn about diagnosis, interventions, and nursing care for autism. **Objectives:** * Describe how autism is diagnosed. * Identify medical interve...

Learning objectives Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: * Assess the possibility that a patient's previous healthcare experiences in other societies may make it difficult for them to access US healthcare services. * Review the importance of obtaining a trained medical interpreter to facilitate effective communication with your patient and provide good care. * Incorporate clinical and communication tools and competencies to accommodate a patient's cult...

In the hospital setting, emergencies typically occur in emergency departments (EDs) and intensive care units (ICUs). But many also take place in progressive care units or general nursing units. And when they do, they can cause marked anxiety for nurses-especially those unfamiliar or inexperienced with the drugs used in these emergencies. **Objectives:** * Identify the actions and indications of drugs used to manage emergencies involving acute coronary syndrome, bradycardia, and tachycardi...

After reading this article, the physician should be able to: * Review the incidence of strep pharyngitis in different populations. * Understand present guidelines regarding the diagnosis of strep pharyngitis. * Develop a plan of care for treating your next patient with a "sore throat."

There is heightened concern among clinicians regarding all types of healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). Currently catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSIs) occur in an estimated 3% to 7% of intensive care patients with central venous catheters (CVCs). Central line-associated bacteremia, primarily seen with CVCs, can increase the intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay by 6 days and hospital stay by 21 days, while adding a cost of $56,000.Historically it has been acceptable for a hos...

Physical therapists must be able to identify signs and symptoms of systemic disease that can mimic neuromuscular or musculoskeletal (referred to as neuromusculoskeletal or NMS) dysfunction. It is critical for physical therapists to be well versed at determining when referral to a physician (or other appropriate health care professional) is necessary. In this course, Part 5 of a ten-part series on Differential Diagnosis, we will cover not only when referral is necessary, but also how to make...

Emergency departments are the “front line” of health care in this country, providing an extraordinary public safety function. Health care delivery is changing rapidly and emergency care is no exception. This educational activity provides an opportunity for physicians involved in the delivery of emergency medicine to review important topics and discuss recent advances. The course also serves as a setting where physicians peripherally involved in emergency care may receive education that w...

No one embarks on a health care career intending to harm patients. But much too often, patients die or suffer injuries from the care they receive. In this course, you’ll learn why becoming a student of patient safety is critical for everyone involved in health care today. First, you’ll learn about the human and financial toll of medical error around the world. Next, you’ll learn the basics of the psychology of error and try your hand at identifying unsafe acts in real health care cases. ...

European lymphedema and soft tissue mobilization techniques, integrated with traditional treatment techniques, to achieve successful outcomes in the managed care market. Unique to this program is: 1) “Hands-on” opportunities to work directly with patients and hear their stories; 2) Therapists teaching therapists an integrated, practical approach which is applicable to the American reimbursement system; 3) Critical problem-solving related to co-morbidities. One-third of the course is dev...

Pressure ulcers are common in patients in critical care units, with national numbers reaching 30% incidence in some groups. When combined with pressure ulcers from medical devices, these patients may be the highest risk group of all! Can anything be done to reduce the risk? Are patients simply "too sick" to save the skin? Join us for this interactive session as the true stories of the ICU patients are told and explore methods to reduce the pressure ulcer numbers in your facility.