Infectious and Inflammatory Conditions of the GI Tract and the Hot Belly
Recorded Courses
attend it anywhere online
category
Nursing, Medicine
Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Infectious Disease
price
$10
Infectious and Inflammatory Conditions of the GI Tract and the Hot Belly is organized by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).
Released/Updated: Nov 14, 2021
Expires: Dec 31, 2024
Activity Summary
The onus of a critical illness may be within the GI tract. This session explores life-threatening inflammatory and infectious conditions of the GI tract. Cholangitis, acalculous cholecystitis, and colitis can occur in all critical care environments. Infected pancreatic necrosis occurs in the setting of severe acute pancreatitis and requires intense intervention. Attendees learn high-level information to assist in the rapid recognition and evidence-based management of these grave conditions.
Objectives
- Discuss the incidence and etiology of inflammatory and infectious conditions of the GI tract.
- Apply clinical evaluation and acute management skills for patients with biliary infections, acute pancreatitis, colitis, and toxic megacolon.
- Examine the significant symptoms of GI inflammation and infection and apply assessment and management strategies to case-based scenarios