Managing Patient Emergencies (HS - GILBERT - 76005)

Course overview

NEVER Miss the Subtle Changes in Your Patient that Could Lead to BIG Trouble Rapid Assessment Skills that Improve Outcomes for Your MOST Critical Patients The BEST Interventions for Cardiac, Neurological, Endocrine & Respiratory Emergencies Tools to Sharpen Your Crisis Management Skills Mrs. Kelp is admitted with pneumonia and right-sided heart failure. Twenty minutes after admission, she develops worsening dyspnea and hypotension. Are you prepared to manage her unstable condition? Do you know what respiratory measures are necessary? Do you know the best way to manage her 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!