Adult Critical Care Procedures Course
hosted byMMMedEDLLCAdult Critical Care Procedures Course is organized by University of Louisville (UofL) School of Medicine - Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development (CME & PD) and will be held on March 2, 2024 and August 31, 2024 at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport, Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America.
Description:
This is a critical care procedures course to learn the essential techniques for intubations, central lines (including cordis and dialysis catheters), arterial lines, and chest tubes on adult patients.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in this activity, the participants should be able to:
1. Perform basic techniques and positioning with direct laryngoscopy including the use of adjunct materials.
2. Identify a potentially difficult intubation.
3. Perform direct laryngoscopy and confirming the placement of an endotracheal tube.
4. Identify the risks, benefits, indications, and contraindications for central venous and arterial catheterization.
5. Perform a central line and arterial line insertion under ultrasound guidance.
6. Explain the indications and steps involved with the use of dialysis catheters and large sheath introducers.
7. Identify a pneumothorax on imaging and perform a percutaneous chest tube.
8. Discuss how to troubleshoot the chest tube system.
