Critical Care Nursing

The importance of the neurologic assessment for patients in the intensive care unit cannot be overstated. All patients are at risk for neurologic deterioration, whether from a primary neurologic process, or from metabolic complications associated with systemic organ failure. Notable change in the level of consciousness during serial neuro exams is the most sensitive indicator of neurologic decline. Nurses performing a thorough neurologic assessment will examine consciousness and cognition, language and speech, the cranial nerves, and movement and sensation. Although the neurologic assessment can be complicated, using a standardized approach allows the rapid identification of neurologic decline allowing for rapid intervention to prevent further neurologic deterioration.

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Sternal Wound Infections (SWI) are one of the major complication post-surgical interventions that have a negative effect on LOS, health costs morbidity and mortality.  This is why it’s important that an early active surveillance program is put in place in all cardiothoracic surgical units.  A task force must analyze cause of infections and put forth all the guidelines and recommendation on the prevention of SWI as well as having a clear knowledge on how to classify infections according to the CDC definitions .Our hospital experience has shown that standardization of processes is of fundamental importance, that active surveillance  plays a key role in monitoring implemented measures and promote changes as well as keeping staff attention high. A multimodal and multidisciplinary approach is highly recommended.

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Learning objectives for this talk:

• Describe the factors that contribute to loss of skin integrity for patients in the ICU
• Discuss appropriate pressure injury/ulcer staging and risk assessment
• Implement evidence-based strategies in the ICU to assist in improving patients’ skin integrity

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In this presentation, Dr Gillian Ray-Barruel reviews the evidence-based nursing actions for CVAD insertion, maintenance, and safe removal in the ICU patient, including potential complications that may occur. Recent evidence is also discussed to enable nurses to question their own local practice for infusion management.

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Low-flow oxygen therapy devices are often the first choice when giving supplemental oxygen to critically ill patients. Ensuring the oxygen is administered in a timely and appropriate way, using the right device, is an important aspect of care. This presentation provides an overview of basic oxygen therapy principles, describes the indications for and care requirements of nasopharyngeal oxygen catheters, nasal prongs and simple face mask devices. Importantly, a practical algorithm for the management of mild-moderate hypoxaemia is provided, so that, where possible, the simplest, most effective form of therapy can be given.

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The topic of neonatal resuscitation is vast and complicated. These 3 short lectures are aimed at providing a snapshot of 1. the normal birth process; 2. how this process can be interrupted and the impact on the newly born (especially the preterm neonate); and 3. a step by step review of resuscitation of the newborn at birth.  

Emphasis is given to the equipment required, new ideas in neonatology and the important steps when resuscitating the newly born compared to an adult or paediatric patient.

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The topic of neonatal resuscitation is vast and complicated. These 3 short lectures are aimed at providing a snapshot of 1. the normal birth process; 2. how this process can be interrupted and the impact on the newly born (especially the preterm neonate); and 3. a step by step review of resuscitation of the newborn at birth.  

Emphasis is given to the equipment required, new ideas in neonatology and the important steps when resuscitating the newly born compared to an adult or paediatric patient.

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The topic of neonatal resuscitation is vast and complicated. These 3 short lectures are aimed at providing a snapshot of 1. the normal birth process; 2. how this process can be interrupted and the impact on the newly born (especially the preterm neonate); and 3. a step by step review of resuscitation of the newborn at birth.  

Emphasis is given to the equipment required, new ideas in neonatology and the important steps when resuscitating the newly born compared to an adult or paediatric patient.

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The purpose of this talk is to review suitable charting and prescription orders sheets for fluid balance and fluids use, and see new innovations in preventing positive fluid balance  and for waste fluid management.

Learning objectives for this talk:

• To review some key history for fluids used to provide CRRT in the ICU
• To understand prescribing CRRT and the precision necessary for fluid removal
• To appreciate errors and adversity associated with inadequate fluid balance
• To review the concepts of fluid removal and fluid regulation in the critically ill
• To link the above key objectives to lower resource settings and clinical care broadly

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Learning objectives for this talk:

• To have an overview of post-operative care of Liver Transplant patients
• To identify early post-operative complications in Liver Transplant patients
• To have an awareness of specific treatments based on aetiology for Post Liver Transplant patients

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