Critical Care Pro: Advanced ICU Techniques & Procedures ‣ EcgKid

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In the dynamic landscape of critical care, mastery of a wide range of clinical skills is non-negotiable. 📈 This comprehensive course is designed for healthcare professionals like you, who are seeking to master the complexities of intensive care medicine, from foundational procedures to advanced interventions. 🩺

Elevate your ICU expertise and gain the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to excel in high-stakes environments. 🚀

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🌬️ Advanced Ventilatory Strategies: Master the latest techniques to optimize respiratory support.
📊 Hemodynamic Monitoring: Gain expertise in interpreting and managing complex hemodynamic data.
💊 Critical Care Pharmacology: Understand the nuances of medication management in critically ill patients.
🚨 Emergency Interventions: Be prepared to respond swiftly and effectively in critical situations.
🛠️ Essential ICU Procedures: Perfect your skills in key procedures performed in the ICU, from basic to advanced.
🧠 Neurological Assessment and Management: Learn to assess and manage neurological emergencies.
🩸 Blood Transfusion and Component Therapy: Understand the safe administration of blood products.
🍽️ Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition: Master the management of nutritional support in critically ill patients.
🌡️ Hypothermia Protocols: Learn how to implement and manage therapeutic hypothermia.
🔄 ECMO Management: Gain insights into the principles and practice of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation.

Course Content

🩺 Module 1: Foundational ICU Skills & Safety 🛡️
Covers essential basics like IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, and patient safety protocols.

Peripheral IV Insertion (Standard/Difficult)

01:19
Administration of Medications (IV, IM, SC, PO, Rectal, Inhalation)

02:55
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) (Blood Glucose, Electrolytes, Coagulation)

02:30
Wound Care and Dressing Changes (Complex Wounds)

04:00
Suturing and Stapling (Complex Lacerations)

06:13
Incision and Drainage (I&D) (Abscesses)

04:46
Conscious Sedation/Analgesia Administration
Patient Restraint Application & Management
Sterile Technique and Infection Control

🌬️ Module 2: Airway Management & Respiratory Support 💨
Focuses on intubation, ventilation, oxygen therapy, and managing respiratory distress.

Oxygen Therapy (Various Delivery Systems)

04:10
Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Ventilation

05:10
Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV – CPAP/BiPAP)
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Therapy
Endotracheal Intubation (Oral/Nasal)

10:25
7P’s Of Rapid Sequence Intubation

08:53
Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)

05:44
Mechanical Ventilation (Modes & Settings)

14:48
Tracheostomy Insertion/Management

10:15
Suctioning (Endotracheal, Oral, Nasal, Tracheal)
Extubation Protocol & Procedure
Airway Obstruction Management
Sedation/anesthesia during Mechanical Ventilation

🩸 Module 3: Vascular Access & Hemodynamic Monitoring 📈
Explores arterial and central line insertion, hemodynamic monitoring, and fluid management.

Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion – Internal Jugular Vein ( 3 finger technique)

06:18
Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion – Subclavian Vein

07:18
Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion – Femoral Vein

07:08
Central Venous Pressure (CVP) Monitoring
Arterial Line Insertion (Radial)

06:09
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling: Femoral, Radial & Brachial sites

05:11
Pulmonary Artery Catheter (Swan-Ganz) Insertion/Management

09:04
Femoral Line Placement

05:10
Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Vascular Access
Fluid Management and Resuscitation
Intraosseous (IO) Access

❤️ Module 4: Cardiac Procedures & Emergencies 🚨
Covers CPR, defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and other cardiac interventions.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (ACLS Guidelines)
Defibrillation (Manual/Automated)
Cardioversion (Electrical/Chemical)

09:41
Transcutaneous Pacing
Transvenous Pacing
Pericardiocentesis
12-Lead ECG Interpretation
Temporary Pacemaker Management
Cardiac Output Monitoring

🫁 Module 5: Chest & Thoracic Procedures 🪡
Includes needle thoracostomy, chest tube management, thoracentesis, and bronchoscopy.

🚽 Module 6: Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Procedures 🧻
Focuses on NG/OG tube insertion, Foley catheterization, paracentesis, and related procedures.

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Course Content

🩺 Module 1: Foundational ICU Skills & Safety 🛡️ Covers essential basics like IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, and patient safety protocols.

Peripheral IV Insertion (Standard/Difficult)

Administration of Medications (IV, IM, SC, PO, Rectal, Inhalation)

Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) (Blood Glucose, Electrolytes, Coagulation)

Wound Care and Dressing Changes (Complex Wounds)

Suturing and Stapling (Complex Lacerations)

Incision and Drainage (I&D) (Abscesses)

Conscious Sedation/Analgesia Administration

Patient Restraint Application & Management

Sterile Technique and Infection Control

🌬️ Module 2: Airway Management & Respiratory Support 💨 Focuses on intubation, ventilation, oxygen therapy, and managing respiratory distress.

Oxygen Therapy (Various Delivery Systems)

Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Ventilation

Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV – CPAP/BiPAP)

High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Therapy

Endotracheal Intubation (Oral/Nasal)

7P’s Of Rapid Sequence Intubation

Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)

Mechanical Ventilation (Modes & Settings)

Tracheostomy Insertion/Management

Suctioning (Endotracheal, Oral, Nasal, Tracheal)

Extubation Protocol & Procedure

Airway Obstruction Management

Sedation/anesthesia during Mechanical Ventilation

🩸 Module 3: Vascular Access & Hemodynamic Monitoring 📈 Explores arterial and central line insertion, hemodynamic monitoring, and fluid management.

Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion – Internal Jugular Vein ( 3 finger technique)

Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion – Subclavian Vein

Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Insertion – Femoral Vein

Central Venous Pressure (CVP) Monitoring

Arterial Line Insertion (Radial)

Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling: Femoral, Radial & Brachial sites

Pulmonary Artery Catheter (Swan-Ganz) Insertion/Management

Femoral Line Placement

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for Vascular Access

Fluid Management and Resuscitation

Intraosseous (IO) Access

❤️ Module 4: Cardiac Procedures & Emergencies 🚨 Covers CPR, defibrillation, cardioversion, pacing, and other cardiac interventions.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (ACLS Guidelines)

Defibrillation (Manual/Automated)

Cardioversion (Electrical/Chemical)

Transcutaneous Pacing

Transvenous Pacing

Pericardiocentesis

12-Lead ECG Interpretation

Temporary Pacemaker Management

Cardiac Output Monitoring

🫁 Module 5: Chest & Thoracic Procedures 🪡 Includes needle thoracostomy, chest tube management, thoracentesis, and bronchoscopy.

Thoracocentesis (Pleural Tapping) Procedure: Step by Step

Needle Thoracostomy (Decompression)

Bronchoscopy (Diagnostic/Therapeutic)

Chest Tube Insertion/Management

Chest X-Ray Interpretation (Basic)

🚽 Module 6: Gastrointestinal & Genitourinary Procedures 🧻 Focuses on NG/OG tube insertion, Foley catheterization, paracentesis, and related procedures.

Nasogastric Tube Insertion/Management

Paracentesis (ascitic fluid tap) step-by-step procedure

Foley Catheter Insertion/Management (male)

Foley Catheter Insertion/Management (Female)

Foley’s Catheter Removal

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Insertion

Rectal Tube Insertion

Suprapubic Catheter Insertion

🧠 Module 7: Neurological Procedures & Assessment ⚡ Covers lumbar puncture, ICP monitoring, EVD management, and neurological assessments.

Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)

Intracranial Pressure (ICP) Monitoring

External Ventricular Drain (EVD) Management

Neurological Assessment (GCS, Pupils)

🏥 Module 8: Advanced Critical Care & Life Support 🧬 Explores blood transfusions, nutritional support, hypothermia protocols, and ECMO management.

Blood Transfusion/Component Therapy

Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) – Hemodialysis, CRRT

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Management

End-of-Life Care in the ICU

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