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The Heart in Detail

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Objectives

Utilize the “Thumbs Technique” to determine the ventricular axis of the heart.
Analyze the more common cardiac arrhythmias and discuss the causes.
Evaluate the comparison of coronary artery perfusion to cardiac musculature and the conduction system.
Differentiate ischemia, injury, and infarction patterns on a 12-lead EKG, 15-lead, and right-sided EKG.
Integrate new evidenced-based guidelines to treat Acute Coronary Syndrome.
Categorize the process of valvular dysfunction and state treatments for aortic and mitral valve disease.
Evaluate the evidenced-based treatments to include medications and invasive procedures for chronic heart failure.

Outline

Cardiovascular Assessment: Critical Clues You Should NEVER Miss

Contrasting Electrical from Mechanical Cardiac function
Hemodynamics: Understanding Cardiac Output

Don’t Miss a Beat Interpreting Heart Sounds

Contrast Normal from Abnormal Heart Sounds
Murmurs: Differentiating Systolic from Diastolic
S3/S4 Gallops
Compensatory Mechanisms
Maintaining Cardiac Output & Blood Pressure

Fast & Slow Dysrhythmias

Choosing Your Monitor Leads Wisely
The NEED TO KNOW Arrhythmias
Bradycardias/AV Blocks
Tachycardias
Contrasting Atrial Fibrillation from Atrial Flutter
Mono and Polymorphic V-Tach
Ventricular Fibrillation
Critical Nursing Actions

Clues from the EKG

Anatomy of the 12-Lead, 15-Lead and Right-Sided EKG
Differentiating Limb leads from Chest Leads
Cardiac Axis Meaning and Assessment: Utilizing the Thumb Technique

Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis & Management Guidelines

STEMI vs. NSTEMI Treatment Strategies
Critical Cardiac Labs
EKG Interpretation: A Systematic Approach to Detection Identifying the Differences
Urgent vs. Emergent Interventions

Cardiovascular Drug Cabinet: Pharmacological Therapies

AHA Guidelines: When to Use & Why
Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy
Beta Blockers
ACE Inhibitors
Anticoagulation
Statins
Mechanism of Action

The Failing Heart: Acute Management Priorities Systolic vs. Diastolic Heart Failure

Classification Systems
Neurohormonal Activation
Perfusion & Congestion Assessment
The Importance of Unloading the Heart
Evidence-Based Treatment
Acute Medication Protocols
Nursing Considerations With: Biventricular Pacing
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
LVAD

Valvular Heart Disease: Why the Left Side?

Contrasting Stenotic Valvular Dysfunction from Insufficiency
Physical Assessment Clues
Signs & Symptoms
Associated Murmurs

Advanced Skills in Assessment & Decision-Making

Creating a Hemodynamic Profile without a PA Catheter
Assessing Volume Status
Jugular Vein Distention
Importance of Pulse Pressure
The Value of Heart Sounds

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Physician Assistants
Cardiovascular Technicians
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists

Copyright : 12/21/2020

The Brain in Detail

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Outline

The Electrical & Neurochemical Function of the Brain

Brain Structure, Cranial Nerves & Functions
The Life of a Neuron
Peripheral & Autonomic Nervous Systems

The ABCs of the Rapid Neuro Exam

Which Cranial Nerves to Assess & Why
Abnormalities in Strength Testing
Deep Tendon Reflexes
Identifying Level of Consciousness
Quick Interventions that Change Outcomes

Intracranial Pressure Made Easy

What is Happening & Why
Making Sense of the Calculations
CNS Ischemic Response

The NEED to Know Neuro Disorders & Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries & Issues
Signs & Symptoms of Huntington’s Disease
The Challenges of Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis
The Progressive Nature of Myasthenia Gravis
Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The Abrupt Onset of Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Common Cranial Nerve Disorders

TBI: Saving the Brain
Alcohol’s Ravaging Brain/Body Effects
Mild to Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
Hallmarks of Parkinson’s Disease

Dissecting Brain Events/Stroke

Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke
Cardiogenic Embolic Stroke
Associated Symptoms Right vs. Left-sided stroke
Identification & Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysm

Differentiating Headaches

Migraine Management
Understanding Causes & Triggers
Interventions that Improve Outcomes

Handling Seizures Effectively

Types & Common Causes
Emergency Interventions
Treating Status Epilepticus
Seizure Algorithm
Related Complications

NEURO Take Home Tool Kit – 80 pages of Quick References to use with your next neurological patient

Objectives

Analyze neuroanatomy as applicable to complex neurologic patients.
Evaluate neurological assessment strategies related to cranial nerves I-XII.
Assess cognitive changes and associated mental status for a variety of head injuries
Develop management strategies for timely recognition and treatment of stroke symptoms.
Demonstrate the clinical presentation and treatment recommendations for seizure types.
Assess essential management strategies for patients with neurodegenerative disorders.

Target Audience

Nurses, Physician Assistants, and other Healthcare Professionals

Heart and Lung Sounds, 2nd Edition

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Target Audience

Nurses/Nurse Practitioners/Clinical Nurse Specialists, Other Professions

Objectives

Analyze 6 extra heart sounds and distinguish what they mean when you hear them.
Assess the difference between systolic and diastolic murmurs, as well as clues to expected assessment finding with each.
Analyze 5 adventitious breath sounds and understand the clue and common causes for their occurrence.
Evaluate voice sounds to confirm pulmonary pathology.

Outline

Cardiac Assessment Skills

Extra Heart Sounds
- S2 Splits
- S3
- S4
- Summation Gallops
- Mechanical Clicks
- Pericardial friction Rubs

Heart Murmurs
- 4 Systolic Murmurs
- 3 Diastolic Murmurs

Pulmonary assessment

Adventitious Breath Sounds
- Wheezes
- Rales
- Rhonchi
- Stridor
- Pleural Friction Rubs
Using Vocal Fremitus to Confirm Pathology
- Bronchophony
- Whispered Pectoriloquy
- Egophony