Progress Foundations: Concepts Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Introduction to Foundations 1 Lesson How to use this course ICU Workflow 10 Lessons Intro Daily workflow Systems-based approach Presentations Documentation Signouts Getting things done Escalation Daily housekeeping Closing thoughts Vasopressors and inotropes 5 Lessons Intro Physiology When and how to use pressors Review of agents Closing thoughts ICU Liberation 3 Lessons Intro The A-F bundle Closing thoughts Prophylaxis and Best Practices 3 Lessons Intro FASTHUGS BID Closing thoughts Medication Management 7 Lessons Intro Timing meds Home meds Ordering meds Evaluating response Med routes Closing thoughts Common questions 3 Lessons Intro FAQs Closing thoughts Family interactions 5 Lessons Intro Daily interactions Family meetings Palliative care consultations Closing thoughts Death 4 Lessons Intro Code status End of life care Pronouncing death Sedation and Analgesia 9 Lessons Intro Why it’s needed Rule 1: Separate analgesia and sedation Rule 2: Use as little as you can Rule 3: Pain first, then sedation Analgesics Sedatives Strategies and pitfalls Closing thoughts Non-invasive ventilation 5 Lessons Intro Simple oxygen sources High flow nasal cannula Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation Closing thoughts Mechanical ventilation: Respiratory physiology and lung injury 5 Lessons Intro Respiratory physiology Causes of respiratory failure Lung injury Closing thoughts Mechanical ventilation: Intro 5 Lessons Intro Indications Principles Basic settings Closing thoughts Mechanical ventilation: Modes 4 Lessons Intro Control modes Support modes Closing thoughts Mechanical ventilation: Liberation 6 Lessons Intro Approach to liberation Screening for eligibility Spontaneous breathing trials Post extubation Closing thoughts Mechanical ventilation: Troubleshooting and emergencies 7 Lessons Intro The crashing vent patient Malpositioned endotracheal tubes Ventilator dyssynchrony Cuff leaks Accidental extubation Closing thoughts Diuresis 7 Lessons Intro Physiology Dosing Monitoring and complications Diuresis in AKI When they don’t respond Closing thoughts Nutrition 10 Lessons Intro Why it matters When to start Contraindications Oral diets Tube feeding Parenteral feeding Monitoring nutrition Other things Closing thoughts Blood transfusion 6 Lessons Intro Overview of blood products How to transfuse Transfusion indications Transfusion reactions Closing thoughts Imaging: Intro to X-rays 6 Lessons Intro Why you should read your x-rays Principles of x-rays Reading chest x-rays Reading abdominal x-rays Closing thoughts Imaging: Intro to CT 6 Lessons Intro Principles of CT Anatomy Head CT Chest, abdomen, and pelvis CT Closing thoughts Procedures: Overview of vascular access devices 5 Lessons Intro Indications Risks Types of device Closing thoughts Procedures: Overview of vascular access technique 7 Lessons Intro Review of sterile technique Ultrasound guidance Needle tracking Troubleshooting Emergency procedures Closing thoughts Procedures: Ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs 5 Lessons Intro Vascular anatomy Demo of anatomy External jugular IVs Closing thoughts Procedures: Central venous catheters 9 Lessons Intro Summary of technique Kit walkthrough Technique breakdown Confirming and adjusting line position Other types of CVC Air embolism Microskills Closing thoughts Procedures: Arterial lines 4 Lessons Intro Indications Technique Securement Foundations: Concepts Complete & Continue Next Lesson Learn More Introduction to Foundations How to use this course
