Accreditation

Accreditation for this course is pending.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

Review the basic principles of mechanical ventilation and describe indications for noninvasive and invasive ventilation
Describe evidenced-based approaches to diagnosis and management of common infections in the ICU
Categorize different types of shock, describe the pathophysiologic mechanism behind each and formulate appropriate treatment strategies
Identify the evidence-based management of hypoxic failure, including the use of high-flow nasal cannula, lung-protective ventilation, PEEP optimization, proning and ECMO
Describe the importance of POCUS in the diagnosis of shock and volume status
Recognize post-intensive care syndrome and describe best practices for management
Identify contemporary approaches to sedation in the ICU
Recognize and manage common toxicology emergencies
Assess cardiac emergencies such as heart failure and unstable arrhythmias
Describe treatment options for massive and submissive pulmonary emboli
Diagnose and treat commonly encountered electrolyte abnormalities
Describe best practices for end-of-life care in the ICU