Course Content
🩺 Module 1: Foundational ICU Skills & Safety 🛡️
Covers essential basics like IV insertion, medication administration, wound care, and patient safety protocols.
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Peripheral IV Insertion (Standard/Difficult)
01:20
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.
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Oxygen Therapy (Various Delivery Systems)
04:10
Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM) Ventilation
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
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.
0/11
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, Femoral)
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Sampling: Femoral, Radial & Brachial sites
05:11
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.
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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.
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Thoracentesis
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.
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Nasogastric Tube Insertion/Management
Orogastric Tube Insertion/Management
Foley Catheter Insertion/Management (male)
Foley Catheter Insertion/Management (Female)
Paracentesis
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.
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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.
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Blood Transfusion/Component Therapy
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) – Hemodialysis, CRRT
ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Management
End-of-Life Care in the ICU
Critical Care Pro: Advanced ICU Techniques & Procedures
About Lesson

Introduction: ABG sampling requires meticulous technique for optimal results.

Radial Artery Sampling:

  1. Step 1: Patient Preparation.
  2. Step 2: Allen’s Test.
  3. Step 3: Site Preparation.
  4. Step 4: Needle Insertion.
  5. Step 5: Sample Collection.
  6. Step 6: Sample Handling.
  7. Step 7: Post-Procedure Care.

Brachial Artery Sampling:

  1. Step 1: Patient Preparation.
  2. Step 2: Site Preparation.
  3. Step 3: Needle Insertion.
  4. Steps 4-7: (Sample Collection, Handling, Post-Procedure Care).

Femoral Artery Sampling:

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  1. Step 1: Patient Preparation.
  2. Step 2: Site Preparation.
  3. Step 3: Needle Insertion.
  4. Steps 4-7: (Sample Collection, Handling, Post-Procedure Care).

Complications:

  • Hematoma.
  • Arterial spasm.
  • Infection.
  • Nerve damage.
  • Pain.

Interpretation:

Analyze pH, PaCO2, HCO3-, PaO2, SaO2 for respiratory and metabolic status.

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