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.
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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

Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than ambient air with the intent of treating or preventing the symptoms and manifestations of hypoxia. This lesson will cover various oxygen delivery systems, their principles, and clinical applications.

Step 1: Understanding Hypoxia

Hypoxia is a condition in which the body or a region of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply at the tissue level. Before administering oxygen, it’s crucial to understand the underlying cause of hypoxia.

  • Types of Hypoxia: Hypoxic, anemic, circulatory, and histotoxic.
  • Assessment: Pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis.
  • Clinical signs: Cyanosis, tachypnea, tachycardia, altered mental status.

Step 2: Low-Flow Oxygen Delivery Systems

Low-flow systems deliver oxygen that is diluted with room air. The patient’s breathing pattern influences the FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen).

Nasal Cannula

Description: Delivers oxygen through two prongs inserted into the nostrils.
Flow Rate: 1-6 liters per minute (LPM).
FiO2: Approximately 24-44%.
Clinical Use: For patients requiring low to moderate oxygen concentrations, stable patients.

Simple Face Mask

Description: Covers the patient’s nose and mouth.
Flow Rate: 5-10 LPM.
FiO2: Approximately 35-60%.
Clinical Use: For patients requiring moderate oxygen concentrations.

Reservoir Masks (Partial Rebreather & Non-Rebreather)

Description: Includes a reservoir bag for higher oxygen concentrations.
Partial Rebreather Flow Rate: 6-10 LPM, FiO2: 40-70%.
Non-Rebreather Flow Rate: 10-15 LPM, FiO2: 60-90%.
Clinical Use: For patients requiring high oxygen concentrations, acute respiratory distress.

Step 3: High-Flow Oxygen Delivery Systems

High-flow systems deliver a precise FiO2, meeting the patient’s inspiratory demand.

Venturi Mask

Description: Delivers a precise FiO2 through color-coded adapters.
Flow Rate: Varies depending on the adapter.
FiO2: 24-60% (precise).
Clinical Use: For patients requiring precise FiO2, COPD patients.

High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)

Description: Heated and humidified oxygen at high flow rates.
Flow Rate: Up to 60 LPM.
FiO2: 21-100%.
Clinical Use: Respiratory failure, acute hypoxemia, pre-intubation.

Step 4: Monitoring and Documentation

Regular monitoring and accurate documentation are essential for effective oxygen therapy.

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