2024 Fall Education
This course includes safety training and medical/equipment review crucial for interprofessional healthcare teams as it fosters a culture of shared accountability, effective communication, and patient advocacy.
Target Audience
Nurse
MD
Learning Objectives
Aerogen
- Following this course, the learner will be able to demonstrate the correct setup and operation of the Aerogen system with the Hamilton T-1 ventilator.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to explain the physiological effects of inhaled vasodilators on ventilation and patient outcomes.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to accurately demonstrate the reconstitution of Veletri using supplies from the drug bags.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to effectively communicate patient assessments and treatment plans using the complex consult framework.
High-Risk Obstetrics (HROB)
- Following this course, the learner will be able to discuss common neurological conditions affecting high-risk postpartum women and their implications for care.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to develop a comprehensive list of differential diagnoses for hypertensive postpartum women.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to apply clinical protocols to effectively manage a postpartum woman experiencing a hypertensive emergency.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to demonstrate the procedure for umbilical vein catheter placement.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to summarize the causes, symptoms, and treatments of Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) and placental abruption.
Pacing, Tracheostomy, and Pediatric Ventilation
- Following this course, the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper transfer techniques for transcutaneous pacing according to established protocols.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to identify mechanical and electrical capture in various rhythm scenarios.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to discuss sedation and pain management protocols associated with pacing.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to apply troubleshooting methods to achieve both mechanical and electrical capture.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to exhibit comprehensive knowledge of key actions outlined in pacing protocols.
Lifeflow
- Following this course, the learner will be able to demonstrate the correct use of the Lifeflow device, including indications and contraindications.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to set up the warming device (Quinflow) and explain its indications and contraindications.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to recognize the key differences between the Maquet and Arrow intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP).
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to demonstrate the proper technique for transferring from a referring IABP to the Maquet device.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to understand and articulate the limitations associated with helium reserves in IABP systems.
Airway Management
- Following this course, the learner will be able to identify and describe the relevant anatomical structures visible during airway management attempts.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to utilize proper techniques for airway management, including checklist adherence.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to analyze rationales for missed airway attempts and develop strategies to improve success rates.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to recognize patient conditions that may necessitate deep sedation induction (DSI).
- Following this course, the learner will be able to identify situations that require a consult for airway management in critically ill patients.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to demonstrate the preparation needed for successful intubation of a bariatric patient.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to critically assess videos of airway management to identify failures, improvement opportunities, and necessary resuscitative measures.
Trauma Management
- Following this course, the learner will be able to understand the importance of completing a rapid trauma assessment to identify immediate life threats.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to recognize and prioritize care based on assessment findings and patient needs.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to interpret data from various mechanical monitoring devices.
- Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to apply principles from ACLS algorithms, including the recognition and management of H’s and T’s.
- Following this course, the learner will be able to identify specific H’s and T’s during simulation and determine treatments necessary to achieve return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC).
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 8 contact hours.
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 8.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 8.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 8.00 Attendance