Dr. Paul Langlois – Managing Patient Emergencies

Imagine this… You have a 66 year old patient with type 2 diabetes receiving a high dose of steroids that is having problems breathing. They have a fever of 100.9, blood pressure is 90/60 supine – Plus, their white blood cell count is 12,000. They are also receiving a potassium rider and almost all of their labs are out of control. Which issue should you address first?Purchase Dr. Paul Langlois – Managing Patient Emergencies courses at here with PRICE $199 $58Dr. Paul Langlois – Managing Patient EmergenciesImagine this… You have a 66 year old patient with type 2 diabetes receiving a high dose of steroids that is having problems breathing. They have a fever of 100.9, blood pressure is 90/60 supine – Plus, their white blood cell count is 12,000. They are also receiving a potassium rider and almost all of their labs are out of control. Which issue should you address first?Split second decisions like this are stressful and with the number of patients you care for daily that require much more attention than your schedule allows for, how can you possibly do it all… You NEED to be able to rapidly assess and implement appropriate interventions to give your patients the best opportunities for recovery.With over 30 years of experience managing patients with life-threatening diseases, Dr. Paul Langlois will guide you step by step through symptoms, tests that will verify a diagnosis, and treatment options for various body systems including:CardiovascularRespiratoryEndocrineGastrointestinalNeurologicalRenalLeave this online course with sharpened skills and be prepared to identify and manage your next patient emergency without hesitation!Managing Patient Emergencies: Critical Care Skills Every Nurse Must KnowModule 1Identifying red flagsInitial steps to take in a patient emergencyRapid assessment techniques you can use immediatelyModule 2Components of an ECGSymptoms and treatment of metabolic acidosis & alkalosisTreating respiratory acidosis & alkalosisIdentifying cardiac complications using an ECGModule 3Case study to strengthen cardiac learningsWhat happens when you take morphine, aspirin or nitroglycerine for cardiac conditionsAssessment strategies for the heartExams to reveal pericarditis and cardiac tamponadeModule 4Symptoms and treatment of Aortic dissectionCase studies with x-raysClassifications and stages of heart failureModule 5Interventions for various cardiac conditionsPreparation and criteria for intubationManagement strategies for DKAModule 6Get Dr. Paul Langlois – Managing Patient Emergencies downloadCauses, symptoms and consequences of pancreatitisStrategies to stop upper & lower GI bleedsWhat Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis look like and how to manage itModule 7Traumatic brain injuries and their implicationsTreatment of elevated ICPHow to avoid EVD complicationsModule 8Diagnosis and treatment of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokeIschemic stroke treatment for patients beyond the 4.5-hour window for TPAIntracerebral hemorrhage guidelinesModule 9Classifications/stages of acute kidney injuryHow to manage pain using opioids, nonopioids muscle relaxers and moreFDA statements about heart attack and strokeModule 10Agitation management strategiesHow to prevent deliriumCase studies to apply what you have learned Would you like to receive Dr. Paul Langlois – Managing Patient Emergencies ?Learn more about the speakers:Dr. Paul Langlois, APN, PhD, CCRN, CCNS, CNRN, is a critical care clinical specialist in the Surgical, Medical, Neuro, CCU and Trauma ICUs of Cook County Hospital, Chicago. Drawing on over 30 years of experience assessing and managing patients with life-threatening diseases, Dr. Langlois provides advanced-level training to nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and physicians.Dr. Langlois is committed to providing the highest quality of care to patients through advanced education. His presentations are evidence-based, timely and provide participants with case studies to facilitate critical thinking. As a bedside clinical nurse specialist, Dr. Langlois has developed several critical care and infection control institution-wide protocols for the multidisciplinary assessment and management of the cardiac and septic patient. Dr. Langlois’ cardiac protocols include: weaning from mechanical ventilation, pulmonary artery catheter and hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive medications, ventricular assist devices, renal replacement therapy, and neurologic alterations after trauma. His infection control guidelines include: minimizing the use of antibiotics to reduce resistant strains of bacteria, antibiotic treatment protocols for patients with central line infections, methods to reduce catheter associated urinary tract infections and methods to minimize the spread of infectious organisms between patients and among caregivers.Learning that Fits YOUR Schedule:Watch your email for an order confirmation with the account access link to get started on materials instantly. View any of the video modules online at your convenience. You will have unlimited access to the videos online, and you can download everything for future reference! Plus, use the CE21 Mobile™ app to access the course content on-the-go, wherever and whenever you want on your mobile devices.Interact and collaborate with other professionals in the online community through chat boards and online forums. Participants love sharing ideas, asking questions and networking with peers!Complete your CE tests online at the completion of each module, with instant access to your CE certificates – earn up to 12.6 CE hours.Get Dr. Paul Langlois – Managing Patient Emergencies downloadPurchase Dr. Paul Langlois – Managing Patient Emergencies courses at here with PRICE $199 $58