EM 1169 - CRITICAL CARE MANAGEMENT

Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
This course focuses on advanced assessment and therapeutic intervention common in the critical care setting for both adult and pediatric patients. Emphasis is placed on continuum of critical care interventions during inter-facility transport. The course follows the ASTNA core curriculum outline, the PA DoH Pennsylvania Air Ambulance Transport Educational Program guidelines and is approved for continuing education by the IBSC. Topics highlighted include intra-aortic balloon pump management, hemodynamic monitoring and pharmacology, and initiation and maintenance of the mechanically ventilated patient.Learning strategies include lecture with integrated scenario-based case presentations and a focus on critical thinking and decision-making.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PLAN: Emergency Medicine (BS, BPH, BS-H)

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