2 Day – Managing Patient Emergencies: Critical Care Skills Every Nurse Must Know – Dr. Paul Langlois

12 Hours 05 Minutes

The patients in our hospitals are sicker than ever before. It is not uncommon to find patients on regular medical floors with central lines, chest tubes, pacemakers and AICDs. Some nursing homes are accepting patients on ventilators, and patients are now being sent home on vasoactive drips such as dobutamine. Even though acuity levels are higher, you are still caring for many patients and don't have the luxury of frequent, comprehensive assessments. 

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Mrs. Kelp is admitted with pneumonia and right-sided heart failure. Twenty minutes after admission, she develops worsening dyspnea and hypotension.

The patients in our hospitals are sicker than ever before. It is not uncommon to find patients on regular medical floors with central lines, chest tubes, pacemakers and AICDs. Some nursing homes are accepting patients on ventilators, and patients are now being sent home on vasoactive drips such as dobutamine. Even though acuity levels are higher, you are still caring for many patients and don't have the luxury of frequent, comprehensive assessments. Therefore, it is important to be able to rapidly assess and implement appropriate interventions. Attend this seminar to sharpen your skills and leave prepared to identify and manage your next patient emergency!

  1. Analyze two types of rapid assessment techniques and how to employ them for the best results during a patient emergency.
  2. Evaluate techniques for getting critical information during a rapid patient assessment.
  3. Investigate EARLY assessment findings in clinical syndromes that may progress rapidly and cause life-threatening conditions.
  4. Prioritize nursing actions for specific neurological, cardiac, respiratory and endocrine emergencies.
  5. Explore care of the diabetic patient in diabetic ketoacidosis versus HHNK/HHS.
  6. Breakdown heart failure with regards to left- and right-sided failure.
  7. Evaluate patient populations who are at high-risk for bedside emergencies.
  8. Communicate how to integrate assessment data and critical lab findings into the plan of care for a patient experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
  9. Employ a strategic approach in evaluating abdominal pain for the most accurate assessment.
  10. Evaluate the difference between ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke in both symptoms and treatment priorities.
  11. Communicate the most common causes of arterial blood gas abnormalities.
  12. Analyze pain management and sedation options for the patient experiencing an acute illness.

Identifying the RED Flags

Cardiovascular Prevention, Presentation, Action for: "I'm having chest pain"

Respiratory Prevention, Presentation, Action for: "I can't breathe"

Endocrine Prevention, Presentation, Action for: "I don't feel right"

Gastrointestinal Prevention, Presentation, Action for: "My aching belly"

Neurological Prevention, Presentation and Action for: "My head hurts!"

Renal Prevention, Presentation and Action for: "I can't make urine"

Pain, Agitation & Delirium

Managing the Decompensating Patient

No Pulse, No Blood Pressure, No Respirations…Now What?

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