Recognizing Early Signs of Trouble: Cardiac and Neuro Emergencies – Sean G. Smith and Tom F. Gutchewsky

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Heart Disease and Stroke are the two leading causes of death in the world…

You NEED to understand cardiac and neurologic anatomy and physiology — even the most seasoned nurses are overwhelmed with the complexities of these body systems. The key to avoiding life–threatening complications is to identify subtle changes in your patient’s symptoms early.

Now in this comprehensive online course, two hand–picked experts with 40+ years of combined experience give you the tools you need to identify presenting and evolving symptoms so you can confidently intervene before a situation becomes life–threatening.

Walk away with clinical pearls like:

• Most recent pharmacological treatments available for cardiac and neuro emergencies
• Key insights to anticipate when an invasive procedure like angioplasty, stenting or surgery is likely
• How patients with asymptomatic VPBs in the peri–infarct period, when given antiarrhythmic drugs, can have an increased risk for mortality
• Which therapeutic treatment will yield the best results based on current ICP
• The latest evidence–based strategies for neuro trauma
• And so much more!

Here’s what you will learn in this comprehensive online course:

Acute Cardiac Conditions: Quick Assessment & Rapid Action

Module 1: Acute Cardiac Pathology

• Review angiogram films to identify specific pathology including culprit vs. chronic lesions
• Identify changes of acute MV regurgitation caused by myocardial ischemia on echocardiogram
• Observe how an intra-aortic balloon pump can stabilize a patient with ventral septal defect caused by MI prior to surgery
• Discuss which drugs are most beneficial for specific conditions and adhere to AHA recommendations

Module 2: Aortic Dissection

• Stanford types A and B – including common causes, which patients are at risk, and typical presenting symptoms
• Review diagnostic techniques and images including echocardiogram, TEE, and CT scans for pathological findings
• Which patients require emergency surgery vs. medical management?
• Explore the latest surgical techniques used in treatment

Module 3: Cardiac Tamponade

• Identify the symptoms of cardiac tamponade including the components of Beck’s triad
• Learn the causes of pericardial tamponade
• Review diagnostic echocardiogram and CT images
• Appropriate treatments including pericardiocentesis and pericardial window surgical procedures

Module 4: Cardiogenic Shock

• Understand the multiple causes of cardiogenic shock to identify early symptoms
• Compare the function of diagnostic techniques, including echocardiogram and swanganz catheters
• Gain insight into typical and more advanced treatments including fluid resuscitation, medication, interventions, intra-aortic balloon pumps, ECMO, and VADs

Module 5: Cardiac Arrhythmias

• Identify acute cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation/flutter, 3rd-degree heart block and ventricular tachycardia by EKG findings
• Review common etiologies and risk factors
• Explore treatment options including medication, electricity, and ablation procedures

The Complex Neuro Patient: Strategies to Take Your Practice to the Next Level

Module 1: Neuroanatomy

• Summarize neuroanatomy as applicable to complex neurological patients
• Overview of the nervous system: Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, and Autonomic Nervous System
• Identify function, formation, properties, and flow of cerebral spinal fluid

Module 2: Neurological Assessment

• Review neurologic assessment strategies and changes associated with pathological conditions
• What you need to do with your assessment results

Module 3: Overview of Seizures

• Specify the clinical presentation and treatment recommendations for seizure types and epilepsy
• Go over what your responsibilities are before, during, and after your patient has a seizure
• How to, and what to be cautious about with post traumatic seizure medications

Module 4: Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Lesions

• Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a brain injury
• Identify essential management strategies for patients with spinal cord injury and head injuries
• Discuss secondary injuries of spinal cord and brain trauma

Module 5: Critical Care Management of the Neuroscience Patient

• Correlate increased intracranial pressures with expected causes and critical care management
• Overview of causes, symptoms, and management of Diabetes Insipidus

Module 6: Migraines and Headaches

• Identify essential management strategies for patients with complicated headache & migraines
• Review the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for patients with Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis